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New AI law wins government support
Business, Suchit Leesa-nguansuk and Komsan Tortermvasana, Published on 13/06/2025
» The government is ready to support the current draft of the principles of the artificial intelligence (AI) law, aiming to ensure that all AI developers and AI service providers operate under the same rules, said Wisit Wisitsora-at, permanent secretary of the Digital Economy and Society (DES) Ministry.
Both ttb and KTB deny reported merger rumours
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang and Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 22/03/2025
» TMBThanachart Bank (ttb) has denied rumours of a potential merger with Krungthai Bank (KTB), noting its two largest shareholders are private companies that hold a combined stake greater than that of the government sector.
South Korea eases red tape
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 10/12/2024
» South Korea is seeking to loosen arrival measures for Thai tourists following negative sentiment over the strict immigration system and strong regional competition to draw visitors, says the Korea Tourism Organization (KTO).
State crackdown prepared for foreigners using Thai nominees
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 16/11/2024
» The Commerce Ministry has drafted a plan to deal with foreign businesses that use Thai nominees to operate in the country.
Shareholders mull THAI's capital bid
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 15/11/2024
» Thai Airways International's (THAI) shareholders have yet to decide if they want to inject more capital into the company, in line with its rehabilitation plan, as the company's financial situation has improved.
AIS chief expected to step down from position in July
Business, Komsan Tortermvasana, Published on 11/06/2024
» Advanced Info Service (AIS) chief executive Somchai Lertsutiwong is expected to step down from his position next month, paving the way for the company to recruit his successor six months before the end of his term at the end of 2024.
Somchai's shift from AIS to PTT's OR could enable alliance
Business, Komsan Tortermvasana, Published on 17/05/2024
» Somchai Lertsutiwong, chief executive of Advanced Info Service (AIS), is tipped to become chairman of PTT Oil and Retail Business (OR), paving the way for him to form an OR-AIS-Krungthai Bank (KTB) alliance to develop a virtual bank business.
Sukosols deny selling Bangkok plot
Business, Published on 13/03/2024
» The Sukosol family has denied selling a prime land plot in Bangkok for a record-high price, saying they are only interested in leasing.
Investors wary of SET potential
Business, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 18/10/2023
» When the Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET) rebounded by 1.5% on Oct 11, with foreign investors buying nearly 3 billion baht worth of stocks, veteran investor Watchara Kaewsawang was in no rush to return to the market.
Phiphat eager to address outrage
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 28/01/2023
» Tourism and Sports Minister Phiphat Ratchakitprakarn says the controversy involving the Thai police and Thailand Privilege Card (TPC) has damaged the reputation of law enforcement and tourism organisations, with his ministry aiming to clarify the allegations before a cabinet meeting next week.