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State rice support measures extended
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 07/01/2026
» The cabinet has approved an extension of the government's rice support measures, citing ongoing volatility in the global rice market.
Thais use rare earth leverage
News, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 29/10/2025
» The recent signing of a memorandum of understanding (MoU) between Thailand and the US on rare earth minerals is expected to enhance Thailand's opportunity to negotiate on reciprocal tariffs, says Ekniti Nitithanprapas.
Thailand begins OECD membership process
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 18/04/2024
» Thailand has developed a roadmap to become a member of the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD), a group of developed countries, aiming to elevate the country’s standards and broaden trade and investment opportunities.
Prospects for diesel tax cut extension remain unclear
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 24/06/2023
» The Excise Department is still uncertain whether it can extend the diesel excise tax cut under the interim government, says director-general Ekniti Nitithanprapas.
Mo Chit Complex contract soon
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 25/02/2021
» The Treasury Department is preparing to sign a contract for the Mo Chit Complex project worth 26 billion baht, after 25 years of delays, says director-general Yuttana Yimgarund.
Thanachart-TMB signing next week
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 09/08/2019
» TMB Bank and Thanachart Bank (TBank) are set to sign a merger agreement by next week as all key details have already been settled, says a source familiar with the deal.
TMB-TBank to formalise in August
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 02/08/2019
» TMB Bank and Thanachart Bank will sign a merger agreement this month, sealing a deal to create the sixth-largest bank in Thailand, with assets of almost 2 trillion baht.
Union calls for severance hike in TBank-TMB merger
Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 19/07/2019
» Thanachart Bank's (TBank) labour union expects 4,000-5,000 jobs will be cut after the bank consolidates with TMB Bank, calling for both banks to offer higher severance payments than are legally required for those to be laid off.
TMB-TBank marriage creeps a step closer
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 04/07/2019
» Due diligence for the merger of TMB Bank and Thanachart Bank (TBank) is almost complete, marking a step towards the formation of a single bank expected to provide financial services by December.
TMB new issue shares set at B2.17
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 13/03/2019
» TMB Bank's newly issued shares to be earmarked for existing shareholders are initially set at 2.17 baht each, but the final price will hinge on the outcome of due diligence.