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Most Asian markets rise ahead of US job figures
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee and Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 07/10/2023
» RECAP: Hong Kong led the charge as most Asian markets posted gains yesterday, shrugging off Wall Street losses ahead of US employment data due later in the day.
Facebook faces online fraud lawsuits
Business, Komsan Tortermvasana & Suchit Leesa-nguansuk, Published on 22/08/2023
» The Digital Economy and Society (DES) Ministry will request a criminal court order this month to shut down Facebook in Thailand, alleging that the platform has been an accomplice with scammers in deceiving people to invest with them.
SEC suspends trading by AWC
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 19/11/2022
» The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has suspended Asia Wealth Securities Co (AWS) from doing business as of yesterday for alleged use of clients' money to pay for share settlements without their consent.
Keeping the scammers at bay
Business, Post Reporters, Published on 26/09/2022
» Authorities and regulators are stepping up efforts to prevent financial fraud, especially online scams, with measures ranging from plugging legal loopholes to the use of advanced technology.
State vows to roll out third phase of co-payment scheme
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 24/03/2021
» The government pledges to roll out the third phase of the co-payment subsidy scheme, possibly in the third quarter, but must first tackle the scheme's loopholes that are open to fraud and re-evaluate the scheme's efficacy in stimulating spending and the overall economy.
Labour strikes against the algorithm
Business, William Hicks, Published on 07/09/2020
» Not long ago the streets of Bangkok were near empty -- save for a bustling network of green-, pink- or yellow-vested delivery drivers shepherding food across a shuttered city to the millions trapped indoors fearing an accelerating viral outbreak.
World's Most Expensive Precious Metal Surges Amid Emissions Clampdown
Business, Joe Wallace, Published on 25/01/2020
» The price of rhodium, a precious metal that strips pollutants out of exhaust fumes, is surging as car manufacturers in Asia and Europe scramble to abide by stricter emission regimes.
Brighter prospects for e-commerce
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 16/01/2019
» Thanks to the growing popularity of online shopping in Thailand, e-commerce is expected to have the brightest growth prospects this year, while book rental, handicraft and conventional furniture are forecast to face the bleakest outlook.
Tax agency beats target
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 12/01/2019
» The Revenue Department got off to a good start by exceeding its target by 7.3% for the first three months of fiscal 2019, largely thanks to higher value-added tax (VAT) payments propelled by increases in imports and oil prices.
Narongdej family commits to repay B/E debts worth B50m
Business, Darana Chudasri, Published on 13/12/2018
» A member of the Narongdej family has vowed to repay debts incurred from issuing bills of exchange (B/Es) worth around 50 million baht in the latest episode of Wind Energy Holding (WEH)'s drama.