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Thai hospital boom set to continue despite conflict
Business, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 27/03/2026
» Though patients from the Middle East are shrinking as a result of war, analysts are upbeat about prospects for Thai hospitals this year as the country has emerged as a medical and wellness hub and is transitioning into a "super-aged" society.
High hopes for Thailand's new crypto sandbox
Business, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 28/07/2025
» In the increasingly competitive tourism landscape amid a global economic slowdown, pundits believe recently endorsed crypto-friendly measures will lift Thailand's attractiveness in the eyes of tech-savvy, high-spending tourists.
Call for deeper integration in Asean as tariffs menace
Business, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 10/07/2025
» Southeast Asian nations have taken steps to deepen economic integration within Asean and broaden collaboration with other regional groupings amid ongoing global uncertainty and disruptions from US tariffs, says Gan Kim Yong, Singapore's deputy prime minister and minister for trade and industry.
Airports of Thailand shares continue to fall
Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 16/06/2025
» Shares in Airports of Thailand (AOT) continued to plunge on Monday as the company said it would negotiate with King Power Duty Free (KPD) within 45 days after the latter requested a possible termination of a duty-free concession contract at five airports.
Binance trumpets baht-backed stablecoins
Business, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 07/02/2025
» The government should consider issuing stablecoins backed by the baht for use within the country, including the proposed Phuket crypto sandbox, as fiat-backed stablecoins are less volatile than other digital assets, notably Bitcoin, says the Thai unit of Binance.
Phuket eyed for crypto sandbox
Business, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 01/02/2025
» In a move cheered by cryptocurrency enthusiasts, last month former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra proposed using Phuket province as a Bitcoin sandbox for tourism, aiming to encourage digital currency holders to spend in Thailand.
Binance unit bullish on Bitcoin prospects
Business, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 21/01/2025
» The price of Bitcoin will be on an upward trend during at least the first three months of Donald Trump's presidency, while the proposed Phuket crypto sandbox will potentially cause Thailand's rate of digital adoption to double from 12% at present, according to the Thai unit of Binance -- the world's leading cryptocurrency exchange.
Binance backs Thaksin's Bitcoin proposal
Business, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 24/12/2024
» Former premier Thaksin Shinawatra's proposal for a pilot Bitcoin payment project is a positive step to boost Thailand's competitiveness and attractiveness to tech-savvy visitors, but it first needs the Bank of Thailand to thoroughly study the risks of such a move, says the Thai unit of Binance -- the world's leading cryptocurrency platform.
RML adds flagship One City Center property to REIT
Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 23/12/2024
» Raimon Land Plc (RML) plans to include its flagship One City Centre (OCC) property in central Bangkok, valued at 14.8 billion baht, in a real estate investment trust (REIT) as part of its strategy to enhance long-term financial stability.
Thailand seeks crypto hub status
Business, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 11/10/2024
» Thailand has the potential to become a digital asset hub if strategic policies are implemented to support development, while clearer regulations and greater institutional investment are driving the cryptocurrency market to new highs this year, says the Thai Digital Asset Association.