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Digital Economy and Society Ministry issues guidelines for pre-installed apps
Business, Komsan Tortermvasana, Published on 21/01/2025
» The Digital Economy and Society (DES) Ministry on Monday issued 10 guidelines for all related parties for handling pre-installed applications on mobile devices, aiming to protect consumers and prevent the apps from breaching the law.
Analysts dubious of CP Axtra project
Business, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 18/12/2024
» SET-listed CP Axtra (CPAXT), a wholesale and retail business unit of Charoen Pokphand (CP) Group, plans to invest 12-15 billion baht in a mixed-use real estate development project that has analysts concerned about the company's debt burden and corporate governance.
Cooking gas prices unchanged
Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 18/12/2024
» Domestic cooking gas prices will remain unchanged at 423 baht per 15-kilogramme cylinder until the end of March next year, though this increases the financial burden for the debt-ridden state Oil Fuel Fund, says the Energy Policy Administration Committee (EPAC).
Generation Rent
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 02/12/2024
» Potential homebuyers from Gen Y and Z face significant obstacles to owning a home, with the primary one limited access to mortgages.
Money DD seeks tenfold loan uptick in 2025
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 02/12/2024
» Money DD Co (Good Money), a new subsidiary of Government Savings Bank (GSB) that offers online loans, plans to grow its lending by 10 times in 2025 year-on-year.
Bank of Thailand says banking system is resilient
Business, Published on 27/11/2024
» The banking system remains resilient with robust levels of capital, loan-loss provisions and liquidity, according to the central bank.
Economic concerns poised to curb the domestic tourism market
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 27/11/2024
» The increase in consumer loans and rising mortgage defaults are concerns for the domestic tourism market through next year, meaning that short-term promotions such as those for festivals and events might not help, according to tourism operators.
Stimulus package slated for year-end
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 18/11/2024
» The government is poised to introduce an economic booster package at year-end, extending into 2025.
The thorny roots of debt
Business, Post Reporters, Published on 18/11/2024
» Overwhelming debt has been the key issue during economic discussions the past several months, as it contributes to declining car sales and weak demand for property, particularly in the low-income segment.
State bank to help indebted street vendors
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 13/11/2024
» The cabinet has approved the "Job Creation and Career Building" loan programme worth a total of 15 billion baht, primarily aimed at supporting street vendors and hawkers to help reduce their informal debt.