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Rhythms of the Northeast
Life, John Clewley, Published on 21/02/2026
» The first Maha Morlum Festival, a showcase soft power event, was held in Maha Sarakham from Feb 13-14 and World Beat travelled to the Isan province to enjoy the two-day, one-night immersive experience promised by the event's organisers.
A royal concert at Mrigadayavan Palace
Life, Published on 27/11/2024
» The beautiful historic seaside Mrigadayavan Palace in Cha-am, Phetchaburi province is the venue for a special concert, "Magical Melodies", which will be held at Samosorn Sevakamataya Throne Hall, on Dec 7 at 4pm.
SCBX and WeBank collaborate on innovative technology
Published on 22/03/2024
» SCBX and WeBank have agreed to collaborate on exploring deployment of innovative technology in Thailand, supporting the Consortium's pursuit of the virtual bank licence. Fostering synergies through innovation technology, the Consortium hopes to tackle the problem of financial inclusion in Thailand by making financial services more transparent, accessible, and affordable.
Pioneers of equality
Life, Yvonne Bohwongprasert, Published on 11/08/2020
» Diversity and equality -- a UN standard of conduct for businesses to eliminate discrimination against lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and intersex (LGBTI) people -- are among the key initiatives by which Srettha Thavisin, president of Sansiri, one of Thailand's leading property developers, has managed his business since the company's inception 36 years ago.
Digital drive gains momentum
Business, Post Reporters, Published on 08/01/2020
» The world has witnessed the emergence of new advanced technologies meant to provide more convenience, boost competence in business operations and offer cybersecurity protection.
End on a high
Life, John Clewley, Published on 24/12/2019
» The entertainment business is in full swing as we come to the end of 2019 with lots of concerts and end-of-year parties not only in Bangkok but also around the country. Word Beat has been out and about to join in the fun. Here are some recent highlights.
SCB feeling out US tech giant tie-up
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 06/03/2018
» Siam Commercial Bank (SCB), the country's second-largest lender by assets, is in talks with a US-based technology giant for a possible business partnership as part of efforts to guard market share amid rising use of online banking.
SCB seeks to trim staff in digital era
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 23/01/2018
» Siam Commercial Bank (SCB) plans to downsize from 27,000 employees to 15,000 over the next three years and transform more than 600 branches to ready itself for the digital banking era.