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Seeing stars in 2024
Business, Published on 01/01/2024
» Many economists project Thailand to be on a recovery course thanks to resilient domestic demand and an uptick in tourist arrivals.
World Cup spending forecast to be tepid
Business, Published on 21/11/2022
» With the World Cup 2022 in Qatar kicking off on Sunday, business operators expect a moderate boost in consumer spending from the 32-day football tournament.
Oil, war, pandemic: Economic costs mount
Business, Published on 14/03/2022
» The Russian invasion of Ukraine is sending economic shockwaves around the globe with crude oil prices at one point reaching US$130 per barrel, hitting businesses already reeling from tepid consumption caused by the Covid-19 pandemic.
Caught in the crosshairs
Business, Published on 08/02/2021
» Feb 1 marked a return to the dark days of military rule for Myanmar. Concerns abound about how the coup will not only destabilise any progress in building democratic principles, but also freeze lucrative foreign investments and economic liberalisation.
Media faces challenges, opportunities
Business, Published on 01/01/2021
» Media was one of many sectors that suffered because of the pandemic in 2020, experiencing an estimated 20% year-on-year decline in ad spending to 71.8 billion baht.
Pressing the mute button
Business, Published on 07/12/2020
» The fast-approaching Christmas and New Year celebrations are supposed to ignite a sense of joy among the public, but such enthusiasm has long been curbed by the pandemic crisis that has sunk economies and hopes around the globe.
Foodies on cloud nine
Business, Published on 28/10/2019
» At a bustling warehouse market, tucked away on a back street off busy Rama IV Road, around 50 Grab delivery drivers hang around a takeout counter waiting to get pinged on their smartphones for new food deliveries.
Central Group, Grab seek to expand reach with alliance
Business, Published on 01/02/2019
» The 6-billion-baht investment by Central Group in Grab Thailand is aimed at fulfilling the diversification of Grab into retail financial services and boosting revenue opportunities in on-demand food delivery and transport via disruptive technology.
Bank agents in the backcountry
Business, Published on 26/02/2018
» With the amended banking agent regulations taking effect next month, consumers in remote areas are likely to be able to conduct banking transactions around the clock at convenience stores.
New payment systems could replace cash
Business, Published on 25/09/2017
» Transforming Thailand into a cashless society requires not only the political will of visionary policymakers, but also a secure electronic system and digital literacy. The country is gradually moving in that direction with an integrated e-payment system and quick response (QR) code payment, but there is still a lot of work to be done.