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TAT to boost safety measures
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 23/05/2023
» With the number of Chinese visitors hitting 1 million, the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) and Tourist Police Bureau have committed to strengthening safety measures for travellers.
Leading the economy
Business, Published on 22/05/2023
» The business sector is calling for the new government to appoint appropriate leaders to take the helm at economic ministries, in particular the Finance Ministry, as they want to see the country progress without interruption amid several internal and external challenges.
Crypto market aflutter
Business, Published on 22/05/2023
» Last year was a rough one for cryptocurrencies as Bitcoin, the largest digital asset in the world, lost nearly 65% of its market value.
10m foreign tourists since January: govt
News, Post Reporters, Published on 21/05/2023
» Thailand has welcomed almost 10 million foreign tourists since January, generating about 391 billion baht in revenue. The government expects the number of Chinese tourists to reach 7 million this year.
Investors cheer signs of end to US debt drama
Business, Published on 20/05/2023
» RECAP: Asian shares rose on Friday as increased hopes of a deal over the US debt ceiling and strong economic data lifted sentiment, while Japan's Nikkei index jumped to its highest level in nearly 33 years.
Indonesia has strode ahead in digital banking: how can Thailand do the same?
Published on 19/05/2023
» Digital banking is at a crossroads in Thailand. A small but not insignificant part of Thailand’s population is underserved by banks—as of 2021, research shows that banking penetration stands at 85 percent. Digital adoption in Thailand is high, with smartphones seeing 106 percent penetration and digital banking being used by 90 percent of customers who have bank accounts. But digital banking offerings are limited, with either digital banking extensions of large existing banks or digital players specialising in only certain aspects of banking such as lending or payments, leaving ample room for the growth of full-fledged digital banks.
Honor in drive to grow Thai market share
Business, Suchit Leesa-nguansuk, Published on 19/05/2023
» Chinese smartphone maker Honor is aiming to become a top three player in the Thai market within three years via heavy marketing investments and related activities.
Etix Itel preps $20m capacity growth
Business, Suchit Leesa-nguansuk, Published on 17/05/2023
» Etix Itel Bangkok Co, operator of ETIX Bangkok#1 data centre, plans to invest nearly US$20 million to expand its capacity to capitalise on the growth of cloud services and the digital transformation trend in Thailand.
Making travel available for everyone
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 15/05/2023
» Accessible tourism needs to be a consideration as the industry tries to become more resilient after the pandemic, according to the World Tourism Organization.
Recovery foreseen after sluggish April
Business, Published on 13/05/2023
» The Stock Exchange of Thailand struggled with another period of weakness in April. The index started the month at 1,609.17 points and declined steadily thereafter, hitting its low on the last trading day of the month at 1,524.30 and closing at 1,529.12, a drop of 80.05 points or 5% in just one month.