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E-commerce to see tougher conditions
Business, Suchit Leesa-nguansuk, Published on 15/12/2023
» The continued dominance of Thailand's e-commerce ecosystem by foreign operators, the proliferation of live commerce and affiliated marketing are likely trends for 2024, according to an e-commerce executive.
Asian AI adoption to shift gears in 2024
Business, Suchit Leesa-nguansuk, Published on 12/12/2023
» The goal for artificial intelligence (AI) adoption in Asia-Pacific will shift from productivity enhancement to customer engagement in 2024, says technology research firm IDC.
Global slowdown threatens Thai growth
Business, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 06/12/2023
» Although the Bank of Thailand's revised GDP growth forecast of 3.2-3.8% next year is possible, analysts are warning that an economic slowdown in China and the US means downside risks remain, while the effectiveness of government stimulus to ignite the economy is questioned.
Smartphone sales set to bounce back next year
Business, Suchit Leesa-nguansuk, Published on 06/12/2023
» Thailand's smartphone market is expected to return to growth in 2024 from an anticipated decline this year, due to replacement demand from 2021, new artificial intelligence (AI) features on smartphones, and a greater number of affordable 5G devices available in the market.
Brokers allay concerns over naked short selling
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 29/11/2023
» The Association of Securities Companies (Asco) has reaffirmed there is no naked short selling on the Thai exchange, while the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) asked Asco members to adjust their short sell guidelines based on the SEC's instructions.
SEC urges trading probe
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 27/11/2023
» The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is asking the Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET) to study and consider whether to review the use of trading programs, including high-frequency trading (HFT), to determine the current trading volume and whether they are appropriate for the Thai bourse.
Regulator to ban Thais from trading NVDRs
Business, Published on 24/11/2023
» The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is preparing to ban Thai investors from trading non-voting depository receipts (NVDRs), aiming to close an avenue for fraud in the capital market following the More Return Plc (MORE) case.
Banking on responsible lending
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 18/11/2023
» As authorities try to ease swelling household debt, the Bank of Thailand plans to implement responsible lending guidelines to improve loan quality in the financial system, starting on Jan 1, 2024.
Grab planning to offer loans to merchants
Business, Suchit Leesa-nguansuk, Published on 16/11/2023
» Grab Thailand plans to extend loans worth up to 1 million baht to its merchants to capitalise on digital lending opportunities, aiming for profitability for a second consecutive year in 2023.
Funding Societies eyes strong growth
Business, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 14/11/2023
» Funding Societies, Southeast Asia's largest unified SME digital finance platform, expects to grow loan provision to Thai small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) by a double-digit rate this year after granting loans worth 1.7 billion baht in the first 10 months.