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NBTC hints at withdrawal of AIS lawsuit
Business, Komsan Tortermvasana, Published on 26/06/2023
» Some commissioners on the National Broadcasting and Telecommunications Commission (NBTC) have sent signals to Advanced Info Service (AIS) to withdraw its lawsuit against the NBTC board's resolution last year acknowledging the merger of True Corporation and Total Access Communication (DTAC), says an NBTC source who requested anonymity.
Enduring the lame duck period
Business, Post Reporters, Published on 13/03/2023
» Thailand is expected to hold its first general election in four years this May, which could mean a new premier as Gen Prayut Chan-o-cha has reigned as prime minister and before that military leader after staging a coup in 2014.
Crucial year for burgeoning space economy
Business, Komsan Tortermvasana, Published on 12/12/2022
» Thailand's satellite-related economy is expected to reach an important milestone next year with two major developments -- the auction of rights to use satellite orbital slots, scheduled for Jan 8, and a push by the telecom regulator to amend the rules governing landing rights licences for foreign satellite operators, paving the way for low-Earth orbit (LEO) satellite business in the country.
Jungceylon to reveal facelift
Business, Pitsinee Jitpleecheep, Published on 09/12/2022
» Phuket Square Co, the operator of Jungceylon shopping complex in Phuket, is scheduled to unveil the first phase of its store facelift on Dec 16, welcoming shoppers back for the year-end festive season.
Govt U-turns on land plan
News, Published on 08/11/2022
» The government is reportedly backing down from its plan to allow wealthy foreigners to purchase up to one rai of land for residential purposes in return for investments, after the proposal drew fierce criticism.
Bitter pill for True, DTAC
Business, Komsan Tortermvasana, Published on 22/10/2022
» Despite providing tacit approval for the merger of True Corporation and Total Access Communication (DTAC), the National Broadcasting and Telecommunications Commission (NBTC) has prescribed harsh remedial measures that could mean lower margins for the new firm, according to people associated with the regulator.
Tourism prospects hang in the balance
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 26/09/2022
» The weak baht could benefit the tourism industry as foreign purchasing power gains value, though it might not be enough to offset high airfares, according to the Thai Hotels Association (THA).
Suriya to attend Chatree gold mine talks
News, Ranjana Wangvipula, Published on 23/09/2022
» The government is confident international negotiations to resolve a dispute over the Chatree gold mine will be fruitful, Industry Minister Suriya Juangroongruangkit said on Thursday, as he denied reports of a budget hike for the government's battle in the case.
Prawit walks back baht comments
Published on 22/09/2022
» Acting prime minister Prawit Wongsuwon, who earlier this week called for measures to halt the baht’s slide, said on Thursday the government won’t meddle with the central bank and how it handles the currency.
Weak baht takes centre stage
News, Published on 22/09/2022
» The Finance Ministry will hold talks with the Bank of Thailand to discuss and delve into the factors behind the weakening baht, said Finance Minister Arkhom Termpittayapaisith.