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MGM Resorts urges 'competitive' casino tax
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 21/05/2025
» Thailand should have a casino tax rate that is competitive with Singapore and a substantial number of locals should be allowed to visit casino complexes, rather than solely serving foreign tourists in order to stimulate tourism and economic growth, says integrated resorts operator MGM Resorts International.
True's decision to appoint Brekke group CEO lauded
Business, Komsan Tortermvasana, Published on 13/03/2025
» True Corporation's decision to appoint veteran telecom executive Sigve Brekke as group chief executive represents a good move, aligning with its goal of becoming a world-class tech company, according to an industry source who requested anonymity.
Gartner: Thai IT spending gain expected to lag global rate
Business, Suchit Leesa-nguansuk, Published on 05/02/2025
» Thailand's IT spending is expected to grow at slower rate than global growth, registering nearly 1 trillion baht in 2025, driven by investment in data centres.
Equities revive on optimism about China reopening
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 05/11/2022
» RECAP: Global equities trimmed their losses yesterday as Chinese shares surged amid signs that authorities are trying harder to ease the severe economic impact of the zero-Covid policy. The MSCI index of Asian shares headed for its biggest weekly jump since July.
Hitting the bottle
Business, Pitsinee Jitpleecheep and Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 15/04/2022
» 'Lisa' Manoban, the Thai member of South Korea's superstar K-pop group Blackpink, has become a brand ambassador for a famous Scotch whisky company, reigniting discussion over the controversial Alcoholic Beverage Control Act.
Move Over, GE. Tech Giants Are the New Leaders of Industry.
Business, Christopher Mims, Published on 29/11/2021
» The eulogies for the corporate conglomerate have been pouring in fast. But in fact, these monsters of modern business are now bigger, more powerful and perhaps more world-consumingly durable than ever -- they also look very different than in the past.
SEC preps penalties for errant auditors
Business, Darana Chudasri, Published on 24/10/2020
» The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is preparing a fine for auditing firms that make errors, aiming for quality internal control for auditors and a quality external audit process for listed companies.
Critics slam aid for big three
Business, Komsan Tortermvasana, Published on 20/04/2019
» Academics and consumer groups voiced strong opposition on Friday to Section 44 assistance for the three major telecom operators, saying the move would cost the state 19.7 billion baht and enrich the three firms through reduced financial costs stemming from an extension of their last 900-megahertz licence payment.
'Post' forum keys in on future prospects
Business, Post Reporters, Published on 02/08/2018
» The Bangkok Post celebrated its 72nd anniversary Wednesday with the "Thailand's Future: Driving Prosperity" forum, where business leaders and top government officials provided ideas and insights on driving Southeast Asia's second-largest economy forward.