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Thai deep-tech startups call for revamped rules to lure investors
Business, Kuakul Mornkum, Published on 10/07/2024
» Thailand's deep-tech startups are finding it challenging to draw investors, urging the Board of Investment (BoI) to adopt a more suitable criteria for the sector's unique business model, says Spike Architectonics Co Ltd, a Thai startup specialising in medical equipment and cosmetics.
YGG aims to power up
Business, Suchit Leesa-nguansuk, Published on 17/02/2024
» Production studio Yggdrazil Group (YGG), known for its popular Home Sweet Home action-horror game, aims to become a SET100 company in the near future and an internationally recognised digital content creator and distributor.
New VC funds to accelerate growth of startups
Business, Suchit Leesa-nguansuk, Published on 07/02/2024
» Several new venture capital (VC) funds are expected to accelerate the growth of startups this year after activity slowed during the pandemic and "crypto winter" the past few years.
Ratch eager to look overseas
Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 14/12/2023
» SET-listed Ratch Group, the power generation arm of state-run Electricity Generating Authority of Thailand, aims to expand its business in Australia, Vietnam and the Philippines, which all support renewable energy development.
Mall operator sinks B3bn into collaborative tech ecosystem
Business, Pitsinee Jitpleecheep, Published on 05/10/2023
» Despite the recent deadly shooting at its mall, Siam Paragon Development Co remains committed to investing 3 billion baht from this year through the first half of 2024 to transform Siam Paragon into a new world of lifestyle shopping.
SEC raises investors' crowdfunding limit
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 18/07/2023
» The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is lifting the maximum amount of security-based crowdfunding offerings to 50 million baht for retail investors, from 40 million baht, with no limit for institutional, high-net-worth and ultra-high-net worth investors.
Foreigners picked to buoy property market
Business, Kanana Katharangsiporn, Published on 08/03/2023
» Despite the economic recovery, the property market this year may depend heavily on foreign demand as negative factors still affect domestic buyers, according to economists and property analysts.
Krungsri Finnovate unveils B1bn fund for tech startups
Business, Suchit Leesa-nguansuk, Published on 09/02/2023
» Krungsri Finnovate, a corporate venture capital arm under Bank of Ayudhya, has joined forces with Pawoot Pongvitayapanu, founder of e-commerce solution provider Tarad.com, to set up a 1-billion-baht trust fund to invest in early-stage startups.
The lowdown on the high-end scheme
Business, Narumon Kasemsuk, Published on 01/02/2023
» The Thailand Elite Card is in the public spotlight again after Jirayu Huangsap, an MP from the Pheu Thai Party, said in parliament last week that shady Chinese business operators had become members of this privilege programme.
Project targets startup funding
Business, Suchit Leesa-nguansuk, Published on 29/11/2022
» The Thai startup community has launched the "Thailand Accelerator" project, aimed at bringing more qualitative talent startups to scale and fostering growth in the startup ecosystem. The project targets firms from seed to the pre-Series A funding round.