Showing 21 - 30 of 45
Apisak says digital coins will remain legal
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 08/02/2018
» The government will not ban cryptocurrency trading, says Finance Minister Apisak Tantivorawong, but a regulatory framework to govern digital currencies will become clearer within a month.
Farewell to a King who stole our hearts
News, Usnisa Sukhsvasti, Published on 26/10/2017
» When applications were announced for people of royal lineage to take part in the royal funeral procession, there was no hesitation on my part. It was the last thing I could do for my King, to show my love, respect and loyalty in my own small way.
Banks to close on Oct 26, drones banned
Online Reporters, Published on 09/10/2017
» A number of agencies and companies made announcements regarding the royal cremation ceremony on Monday.
EXCLUSIVE: Abhisit questions growth reality
News, Nattaya Chetchotiros, Published on 21/06/2017
» The prospect of a bright Thai economy raises scepticism for Democrat leader Abhisit Vejjajiva who questions whether rural residents would be able to reap the fruits of a "growing" economy under a military-sponsored government.
Thanong: 'I'd do the same again'
News, Nattaya Chetchotiros, Published on 02/07/2017
» Former finance minister Thanong Bidaya has insisted he made the right decision in opting to float the baht in July 1997.
Rising baht puts BoT on its toes
Business, Published on 25/04/2017
» Nervousness that the US Treasury will add Thailand to its list of countries to be monitored for currency market manipulations could compel the Bank of Thailand to hold off from intervening in the foreign exchange market and seek other measures to curb the baht's rapid gain. The central bank's tapering of its short-dated bond sales has had a small impact in stemming the influx of capital, a main reason for the appreciation of the baht.
Bitten by the bitcoin bug
Spectrum, Published on 19/03/2017
» Atit Lertkiatpanit does not carry bundles of banknotes, but his wealth is assured by his digital wallet. The 26-year-old entrepreneur is an active cryptocurrency investor. He remains unfazed by the fact that bitcoins are not recognised by the Bank of Thailand. He started collecting bitcoins a couple of years ago and the intangible currency now accounts for 70% of his portfolio.
NewGen Airways struggling to survive
Business, Boonsong Kositchotethana, Published on 15/12/2016
» The plunge in Chinese tourist arrivals caused mainly by the crackdown on zero-dollar tour scams has left NewGen Airways struggling for survival.
PromptPay postpones C2C service
Business, Post Reporters, Published on 13/10/2016
» The launch of PromptPay's customer-to-customer (C2C) money transfers, the first service under the national e-payment scheme, has been pushed back to the first quarter of next year so that the system can be tested thoroughly.
Bank web scammers slip through net
News, Ranjana Wangvipula, Published on 03/10/2016
» Internet banking needs to implement stronger online security to better protect customers who fall prey to web "phishing", an online expert says.