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Poll: E-commerce value estimated at B5.96tn
Business, Suchit Leesa-nguansuk, Published on 04/06/2024
» The value of Thailand's e-commerce market was estimated at 5.96 trillion baht in 2023, driven by the insurance, art, entertainment, recreation, retail and wholesale sectors, according to a survey carried out late last year by the Electronic Transactions Development Agency.
Officials ordered to draw up plans for economic stimulus
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 01/06/2024
» Deputy Finance Minister Julapun Amornvivat has told three tax-related departments to devise stimulus measures to be presented to the economic cabinet within a week and a half.
Startups seek to gain from digital wallet
Business, Suchit Leesa-nguansuk, Published on 21/05/2024
» Startup communities have called on the Finance Ministry to let them take part in the government's digital wallet scheme.
PrimeStreet, Photon unite for energy
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 20/05/2024
» PrimeStreet Capital, a Bangkok-based global venture capital (VC) fund manager, has signed an agreement with Photon Group, a Japanese asset management firm, aiming to pour US$150 million worth of investment into clean energy across Southeast Asia.
BAM eager to keep lead in distressed assets sector
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 18/05/2024
» Bangkok Commercial Asset Management (BAM), Thailand's largest asset management company, set an ambitious goal for bad asset management over the next few years in a bid to address the burden of distressed debts within the banking industry.
DES readies systems to handle 50m digital wallet payments
Business, Suchit Leesa-nguansuk, Published on 01/05/2024
» The Digital Economy and Society (DES) Ministry is preparing its systems to support the government's digital wallet handout and ensure smooth implementation for 50 million Thais.
You cannot spell retail without AI
Business, Published on 22/04/2024
» In Thailand it is common to hear people refer to shopping as a "hobby". During the pandemic, 94% of Thai consumers said online shopping had come to their rescue during Covid lockdowns.
Restaurateurs adapting to maintain competitiveness
Business, Published on 19/04/2024
» While monitoring domestic purchasing power, Thai restaurant operators have adapted to stay competitive and grow their businesses in response to evolving customer preferences and lifestyles, says the head of a conglomerate.
Consumer confidence slips for first time in 8 months
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 11/04/2024
» Consumer confidence fell for the first time in eight months in March, attributed to a slow economic recovery and higher living costs, according to a survey by the University of the Thai Chamber of Commerce (UTCC).
Expanding for the long term
Business, Suchit Leesa-nguansuk, Published on 06/04/2024
» Executives at long-standing conglomerate Yip In Tsoi Co Ltd credit expansion of its empire and navigating through challenges to foresight, business diversification and strong partnerships.