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China now tops world's movie market
Asia focus, Suwatchai Songwanich, Published on 28/12/2020
» China recently surpassed the United States to become the world's biggest movie market by ticket sales for the first time. China recorded box-office revenue of US$1.99 billion from January to October, topping US sales of $1.94 billion.
Top Three Considerations When Buying a Condo in Bangkok
Published on 02/07/2021
» Are you a local or a foreigner interested in property investment opportunities? Bangkok property is an asset worth considering, but it can be hard to know where to start and where to look if you are unfamiliar with the market. Continue reading to find out our top three considerations for acquiring a condominium in Bangkok.
Banks navigate rapid digital customer growth
Business, Published on 13/08/2021
» It comes as no surprise that Thailand is ranked No.1 in the world for internet users engaging with mobile banking and financial services applications.
Buying opportunities for the long term
Business, Published on 07/11/2020
» The SET Index will likely remain volatile in November, having slipped below 1,200 points in late October before recovering in recent days. Earnings reporting, which is set to end at mid-month, is expected to play a crucial role in determining market direction, apart from the ongoing pro-democracy protests.
We must stay united, says PM
News, Published on 07/08/2020
» Stability is the key to driving Thailand's economy to rebound, and unity and cooperation from Thais are needed to revive the country in the face of the economic fall due to the Covid-19-crisis, Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha said on Thursday.
Bangkok Bank, PTT lead Thai shares higher
Reuters, Published on 30/10/2019
» The Thai benchmark advanced 0.7% to lead the pack in the region, underpinned by gains in financial and energy stocks. Bangkok Bank Plc scaled 6% while oil and gas major PTT Exploration and Production Plc rose 3.4% after posting a jump in quarterly net profit.
Bangkok Bank takes over StanChart’s Permata for $2.7bn
Published on 12/12/2019
» Bangkok Bank Plc agreed to buy 89.1% of Indonesia’s PT Bank Permata for about US$2.7 billion in the first major purchase of an overseas lender by a Thai bank.
Billionaire Bangkok Bank boss leaves solid legacy
News, Oranan Paweewun, Published on 26/06/2018
» As the former chairman of Bangkok Bank Plc, late Thai billionaire Chatri Sophonpanich was not just a prominent figure in Thailand but Asia as a whole.
Share trade subdued after long-expected Fed move
Business, Published on 19/06/2017
» Recap: Asian stock markets traded cautiously earlier last week as investors awaited the US Federal Reserve's rate decision. A rout in US technology stocks later in the week also dampened market sentiment. The Thai stock market still moved in a rangebound trade amid a lack of positive news.
Down the rabbit hole
Oped, Postbag, Published on 03/02/2018
» Help me, somebody, I think I must have fallen down a rabbit hole and found myself in a world as crazy as Alice did. In this strange, topsy-turvy world the people who ousted an elected government, an action usually considered more serious than sedition is now arresting protesters and dissidents for actions and speech inciting people to rebel against their government.