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SET bucks Asean trend with weekly gain
Business, Published on 25/04/2020
» Recap: Most Southeast Asian stock markets ended lower yesterday, logging weekly losses, as governments in the region extended lockdowns and new reports indicated earlier hype about a Covid-19 treatment was misplaced.
On a mission to fine-tune local TV content
Business, Suchit Leesa-nguansuk, Published on 07/03/2020
» After 50 years in the TV industry, Channel 3 is facing its toughest challenge with the global trend of digital disruption. A lot remains to be proved for Ariya Banomyong, president of Channel 3 operator BEC World Plc, including whether he can see BEC through the storm and find proper and sustainable business solutions for the firm.
Local gaming venture also satisfies players' sweet tooth
Business, Suchit Leesa-nguansuk, Published on 22/10/2018
» Thai businessmen, including an heir of the Maleenonts, the major shareholders of Channel 3, have joined with a Japanese businessman to set up a digital entertainment firm to capitalise on the growing gaming market in Thailand.
A broadcast veteran channelling his energies
Business, Komsan Tortermvasana, Published on 20/10/2018
» Home shopping operator TV Direct Plc sprang a surprise last month when the company led by Songpol Shanmatkit announced it was taking over 90.1% of Spring News' digital Channel 19 in a deal worth 1.08 billion baht.
Sponsor cap curbs World Cup media spending
Business, Nanat Suchiva, Published on 13/06/2018
» A limit of nine media sponsors for the upcoming World Cup has caused total media spending in Thailand to grow only 4% or almost 90 billion baht, despite a previous projection of 6-7%, says Media Intelligence (MI).
Internet, TV touted as ad kings
Business, Nanat Suchiva, Published on 29/05/2018
» TV and internet are still the major sources of advertising in Thailand, says Media Intelligence.
'Love Destiny' success fleeting
Business, Nanat Suchiva, Published on 23/03/2018
» The astounding popularity of period soap opera Love Destiny has ignited a boom that has expanded from digital TV to tourism, retail, and food and beverage.
'Destiny' puts TV content at centre stage
News, Srisamorn Phoosuphanusorn, Published on 22/03/2018
» The massive viewership of period soap opera <i>Buppe San Nivas</i> (Love Destiny) offered a beacon to troubled TV operators, by showing consumers will not abandon their old TV screens as long as the content is good enough to keep them glued to the sofa.
Most talked-about stories of 2014
Business, Post Reporters, Published on 26/12/2014
» Historically, 2014 will go down as another disappointing year for most, as the Thai economy continued to suffer amid political uncertainty, policy questions and weak global growth.
Set returns from break to ride global surge
Business, Published on 18/08/2014
» Recap: Soft economic data from major countries raised expectations of new central bank stimulus efforts and propelled global stock markets last week. Easing tensions in Ukraine after Russia finished military drills also bolstered sentiment. After a long holiday, Thai shares started strongly on Wednesday, buoyed by heavy foreign and institutional buying before fading late in the week.