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ROCTEC powers Thai ICT with regional expertise
Business, Komsan Jandamit, Published on 28/03/2025
» ROCTEC Global Plc, originally founded in Hong Kong, has grown into a leading provider of transport ICT solutions in Asia and Thailand. With nearly four decades of experience, the company has earned a reputation for delivering end-to-end services -- including consultancy, system integration, and maintenance -- tailored to the complex needs of both public and private sector clients.
Ratanarak Group increasing its shareholding in Siam City Cement
Published on 19/08/2024
» Today, the largest shareholder in Siam City Cement, the Ratanarak Group, has acquired an additional stake of 25.54% from Jardine Cycle and Carriage Ltd, increasing its combined shareholding to approximately 71.88%. This acquisition will be followed by a mandatory tender offer available to all remaining minority shareholders. Regardless of the outcome of the mandatory tender offer, it is understood that Siam City Cement will remain a public company listed on the Stock Exchange of Thailand in compliance with applicable listing requirements. The Ratanarak Group, the founders of Siam City Cement back in 1969, will after this acquisition be the sole major and controlling shareholder.
Lampang carriages lack giddy up and go
Business, Narumon Kasemsuk, Published on 20/06/2024
» The iconic horse-drawn carriage of Lampang could soon face extinction as tourism revenue in the province is too weak to entice new generations to inherit the business, according to the Tourism Council of Lampang.
Competition in delivery services to intensify
Business, Suchit Leesa-nguansuk, Published on 03/01/2024
» Chinese logistics giant SF Holding's acquisition of shares in Kerry Express (Thailand) is set to intensify competition in Thailand's delivery services sector.
Tourism's October boon
News, ACHADTHAYA CHUENNIRAN and PANUMET TANRAKSA, Published on 15/10/2022
» More than 3.1 million tourists are expected nationwide during the two long holiday periods this month, generating more than 12 billion baht.
SRT plans to get finances back on track
News, Post Reporters, Published on 04/10/2022
» The State Railway of Thailand (SRT) has approved a debt rehabilitation plan involving six strategies to increase revenue from core and non-core businesses.
No petrol, no cars: Cubans turn to electric transport
AFP, Published on 18/06/2022
» There is a new sight on the streets of Havana: increasing numbers of electric vehicles (EVs) whizzing among the old American cars so emblematic of the Cuban capital.
Hi-speed rail work delayed over curbs
Post Reporters, Published on 27/07/2021
» The government's ban on moving construction workers during the latest Covid-19 uptick has adversely impacted the progress of the Thai-Chinese high-speed rail project, the State Railway of Thailand (SRT) said on Tuesday.
Monorail ushers in hope
News, Dumrongkiat Mala and Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 07/06/2020
» If anyone has visited Charoen Nakhon area in Thon Buri area recently, they might be surprised by the bumper-to-bumper traffic -- a situation rarely seen elsewhere during the Covid-19 pandemic. The congestion has been caused by the construction of the country's first monorail known as the Gold Line.
Michael Bloomberg Pays $44.79 Million for Henry Kravis's Colorado Ranch
Business, Katherine Clarke, Published on 12/05/2020
» In the wake of his presidential campaign, billionaire businessman Michael Bloomberg has paid $44.79 million for a Colorado ranch, according to people with knowledge of the transaction.