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KTB keying in on low-income earners
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 04/01/2018
» Public servants and low-income earners, segments in which Krungthai Bank (KTB) has an advantage, will be the bank's main focus for digital payment services.
E-pay glitch a bad omen
News, Editorial, Published on 04/01/2018
» When the clocks rolled over to the year 2000, most companies and organisations around the world survived the anticipated Y2K computer bug related to formatting and storage of calendar data. But as Thailand was saying goodbye to 2017 on Dec 31, the country's national e-payment system, PromptPay, failed to handle a similar foreseeable computer problem -- the calendar changing to 2018.
Every fibre of his being
Business, Sasiwimon Boonruang, Published on 06/01/2018
» Growing up in a family of three sons, the middle child rarely plans what he wants to be when he grows up; he just keeps studying. Sarun Sumriddetchkajorn's parents instilled him with a sense of gratitude, self-reliance and the ability to take care of a family.
BAAC woos farmers to use mobile
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 08/01/2018
» The state-owned Bank for Agriculture and Agricultural Cooperatives (BAAC) aims for at least 500,000 farmers to use its mobile banking services this year.
SCB looking into launching e-market platform on app
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 10/01/2018
» Siam Commercial Bank (SCB) is studying launching its own e-marketplace after the Bank of Thailand conducted a public hearing on the platform, says a senior official.
SCB to provide QR payment at Shell outlets
Business, Pitsinee Jitpleecheep, Published on 10/01/2018
» Shell Company of Thailand is furthering the government's national e-payment strategy by joining hands with Siam Commercial Bank (SCB) to provide cashless payment services at its petrol stations, convenience stores and coffee shops.
Depa touts Asia Digital Expo
Business, Suchit Leesa-nguansuk, Published on 11/01/2018
» The Digital Economy Promotion Agency (Depa) is investing 30 million baht to organise Asia Digital Expo, aimed at matching technology suppliers with small and medium-sized entrepreneurs (SMEs).
McDonald's is lovin' push to cashless society
Business, Pitsinee Jitpleecheep, Published on 11/01/2018
» McThai Ltd, the operator of McDonald's restaurants in Thailand, is ramping up its efforts to cash in on the cashless society drive.
IDC trumpets key to hitting B440bn target
Business, Suchit Leesa-nguansuk, Published on 12/01/2018
» Digital transformation and smartphone sales will be key to reaching Thailand's IT spending target of 440 billion baht for 2018, says global IT research firm IDC.
E-wallets and the need for speed
Business, Pitsinee Jitpleecheep, Published on 15/01/2018
» As in many markets around the globe, retailers and restaurant chains in Thailand are facing a rapidly changing business landscape. Technology has altered consumer behaviour, making people less patient and more open to online shopping and dining.