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Bangkok Bank cuts retail loan rates by 25 bps
Reuters, Published on 26/04/2024
» Bangkok Bank said on Friday it will cut its retail loan rates by 25 basis points for a period of six months, effective on April 29, to help vulnerable borrowers reduce their interest burden.
Global Architects to Convene at ASA International Forum 2024
Published on 26/04/2024
» The “Architect'24 Expo”, held under the theme Collective Language: Sensing Architecture, emphasises borderless communication among architects and designers. This prestigious event is poised to present ASEAN's largest and most comprehensive range of design and construction products and services. Spanning an expansive 75,000 sqm, the expo will take place at the IMPACT Exhibition and Convention Center in Muang Thong Thani from April 30 to May 5, 2024. Highlighting its international stature, the ASA International Forum is set to welcome world-renowned architects to share their experiences on the topic of "Critical Regionalism in Architecture." In this regard, Mr. Chutayaves Sinthuphan and Ms. Kulthida Songkittipakdee, co-chairs of the Architect'24 Expo, discussed the readiness and excitement surrounding the ASA International Forum 2024 event.
Banks agree to reduce loan rates
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 26/04/2024
» Thai banks are set to cut the minimum retail rate (MRR) by 25 basis points for a period of six months, aiming to alleviate the debt burden for vulnerable customers in response to the prime minister asking lenders to lower interest rates for vulnerable groups and small businesses.
Thrilling Thais book place in World Cup
Sports, Tor Chittinand, Published on 26/04/2024
» Thailand's futsal team secured their place in the 2024 Fifa Futsal World Cup in Uzbekistan in September after reaching the semi-finals of the AFC Futsal Asian Cup.
Alert sounds over rise in malaria cases
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 26/04/2024
» Tak province has become a hotspot for malaria infections, and serious action is being taken to prevent further outbreaks, according to the Department of Disease Control (DDC).
Handout blowback
Oped, Postbag, Published on 26/04/2024
» Re: "Phumtham plays down BoT warning on handouts", (BP, April 25) & "The thorny issue of digital wallet funding", (Business, April 25).
Central bank urges banks to help vulnerable
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 25/04/2024
» The Bank of Thailand (BoT) is allowing commercial banks to adapt their business models to help vulnerable customers, in response to the prime minister's directive urging large local banks to lower lending interest rates for vulnerable groups and small businesses.
Thailand proposes peace plan
News, Poramet Tangsathaporn, Published on 25/04/2024
» Thailand has proposed having three or more Asean member countries work in unison to engage with Myanmar's military junta to ease the crisis and bring about peace in the conflict-torn nation while remaining firm on its stance on humanitarian assistance and promoting peace.
Reflections on a Thai massacre
Life, Published on 25/04/2024
» The effect of education on the formation of memories and values is reflected through artwork by Preecha Raksorn during "Once Upon A Time at Sanamluang", at VS Gallery, until June 23.
The key to transforming a health crisis
Oped, Published on 25/04/2024
» Despite the relentless stream of bad news from around the world, there are still reasons for optimism. One notable example is the renewed push to localise pharmaceutical production in Africa, demonstrating how even catastrophic events like a pandemic can lead to positive, unforeseen outcomes.