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KBank cuts non-interest income target
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 05/04/2018
» Kasikornbank (KBank), which has the country's most popular mobile banking app, has slashed its non-interest income growth target this year to a contraction of 6-8% after the bank jumped on the fee-cut bandwagon for online transactions.
Samart eyes DTRS to gain new revenue
Business, Komsan Tortermvasana, Published on 05/04/2018
» SET-listed Samart Digital (formerly Samart I Mobile), a subsidiary of Samart Corporation, announced Wednesday the soft launch of digital trunked radio service, a new flagship business aimed at generating a revenue stream of 50 million baht a month starting this year.
Sony to up smartphone output
Business, Suchit Leesa-nguansuk, Published on 05/04/2018
» Sony wants to increase its production of flagship smartphones in Thailand, aiming to increase its market share in the premium segment.
PTG makes room for non-oil diversification until 2022
Business, Piyachart Maikaew, Published on 05/04/2018
» Thailand's fifth-largest oil retailer, SET-listed PTG Energy Plc, has set aside 1-1.5 billion baht annually for the acquisition of new non-oil deals until 2022.
DLT must look at big picture
News, Editorial, Published on 05/04/2018
» In a desperate bid to regulate passenger van operations, the state last year launched a series of measures to make them safer. The goal of getting this extremely popular service in order as part of the regime's "return happiness to the people" policy was laudable. But the implementation, using a centralised, top-down bureaucratic style, has been riddled with errors. Some measures have simply missed the point.
Chiang Mai logic
News, Postbag, Published on 05/04/2018
» Re: "Chiang Mai installs 5 more air monitors", (BP, April 3).
Policy may well energise alternative power
News, Paritta Wangkiat, Published on 05/04/2018
» A group of renewable energy producers in Thailand has reason to panic following Energy Minister Siri Jirapongphan's announcement last week that the government will not buy more renewable power over the next five years.
Singapore's big designs on design dominance
Life, Kanin Srimaneekulroj, Published on 05/04/2018
» Last month, Singapore held its fifth annual Design Week. An amalgamation of discussion panels, city and neighbourhood tours and numerous furniture and design exhibitions with over 90 programmes available across the city-state, the event is an affirmation of the country's new dedication towards creativity as it aims to become a "thriving innovation-driven economy and a lovable city through design by 2025", becoming the design hub of Asia and even the world.
A fund for Thailand's bravest
Life, Melalin Mahavongtrakul, Published on 05/04/2018
» Life as a forest ranger is undeniably tough, and certainly not one with comfort. They spend half their time trekking and living in the woods to protect the country's natural resources. And in light of the killing of the black Indochinese leopard, the spotlight now shines on these brave rangers who risk themselves catching powerful men. Their sacrifices draw sympathetic souls who wish to support these unsung heroes.
Working so hard
Life, Published on 05/04/2018
» How difficult is it to seek a job these days? If you're transgender, the mundane job hunt and being in a workplace can be an excruciating experience. Employment, as agreed by many, is one area in which transgender people are actively discriminated against.