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Grab eyes growth amid fuel crunch
Business, Suchit Leesa-nguansuk, Published on 25/03/2026
» Grab Thailand is bracing for a "mini-crisis" due to rising fuel costs, with a contingency plan to introduce passenger surcharges while sustaining aggressive promotions to maintain demand and merchant income, particularly as more people work from home.
Report declares Thai digital economy still robust
Business, Suchit Leesa-nguansuk, Published on 27/11/2025
» Despite macroeconomic headwinds, weak domestic consumption and rising household debt, Thailand’s digital economy remains resilient.
Online sellers hit by large increases in fees
Business, Suchit Leesa-nguansuk, Published on 30/09/2025
» Shopee, Lazada and TikTok Shop have all raised their sales transaction fees and introduced additional service charges, leading to higher costs for merchants.
Factors key to success of virtual banks illuminated
Business, Suchit Leesa-nguansuk, Published on 02/09/2025
» Innovative, personalised financial services powered by artificial intelligence's (AI) native capabilities and alternative data scoring are the keys to success for virtual bank operators in Thailand, according to a recent forum.
Digital economy seen growing 19% in 2024
Business, Suchit Leesa-nguansuk, Published on 07/11/2024
» Thailand's digital economy continues to record strong double-digit growth, fuelled by the rise of e-commerce, particularly video commerce and online travel services.
Ascend Money bags $195m from MUFG unit
Business, Suchit Leesa-nguansuk, Published on 27/06/2024
» Ascend Money, a leading fintech firm under Charoen Pokphand Group, has secured investment from a subsidiary of Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group Inc (MUFG) worth US$195 million to accelerate digital financial inclusion in Thailand, mainly in digital finance and lending to non-bank users.
Line Man Wongnai fears more eateries may shutter
Business, Suchit Leesa-nguansuk, Published on 21/06/2024
» Line Man Wongnai has reported that the online food delivery market continues to grow, but the unfavourable economy could cause more than 50,000 to 100,000 small restaurants to close.
Grab targets substantial growth in 2024
Business, Suchit Leesa-nguansuk, Published on 27/03/2024
» Grab Thailand aims for a double-digit growth rate in 2024 after reaching profitability for the second consecutive year in 2023.
Ascend Money targets Nasdaq listing
Business, Suchit Leesa-nguansuk, Published on 22/03/2024
» Ascend Money, a financial technology firm backed by Charoen Pokphand (CP) Group, aims to list on the Nasdaq stock exchange within two years, Suphachai Chearavanont, the company's founder and chairman, told the Bangkok Post.
VGI targets advertising growth on expanding skytrain lines
Business, Suchit Leesa-nguansuk, Published on 18/01/2024
» VGI Plc, an out-of-home (OOH) media firm, plans to grow in line with the expansion of new mass transit lines, using its audience profile to offer more financial and retail services.