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Toyota pilots EV pickups in Pattaya
Reuters, Published on 25/04/2024
» PATTAYA - Toyota has launched a public transport pilot project in this beach resort city with nine fully electric Hilux Revo pickup trucks.
SET chairman’s exit could pave way for cabinet post
News Agencies and Post Reporters, Published on 25/04/2024
» Stock Exchange of Thailand chairman Pichai Chunhavajira has resigned in a move that is seen as paving the way for his appointment as finance minister in a cabinet reshuffle.
Banks to cut rates by 25 bps for 'vulnerable groups'
Reuters, Published on 25/04/2024
» Banks will cut lending rates by 25 basis points for vulnerable groups for a period of six months, the Thai Bankers Association (TBA) said on Thursday, responding to a government request to help small businesses.
Car production down 23.1% y/y in March
Reuters, Published on 25/04/2024
» Car production in Thailand dropped 23.08% in March from a year earlier to 138,331 units, the Federation of Thai Industries said on Thursday.
Office demand turns negative in 1st quarter
Business, Kanana Katharangsiporn, Published on 25/04/2024
» The office market recorded negative absorption in the first quarter of 2024, ending a consecutive seven-quarter rise from mid-2022, as demand shifted from non-green to green spaces and downsized offices, according to property consultant Knight Frank Thailand.
Central bank urges banks to help vulnerable
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 25/04/2024
» The Bank of Thailand (BoT) is allowing commercial banks to adapt their business models to help vulnerable customers, in response to the prime minister's directive urging large local banks to lower lending interest rates for vulnerable groups and small businesses.
Navigating Thailand's energy transition
Oped, Kongpob Areerat, Published on 25/04/2024
» In Thailand’s National Energy Plan (NEP) — a blueprint outlining the country’s energy strategy from 2023 to 2037 — a small portion of nuclear energy is included as one form of alternative energy.
Amlo seizes B68m from gambling ring
News, Wassayos Ngamkham, Published on 25/04/2024
» The Anti-Money Laundering Office (Amlo) seized additional assets valued at approximately 68 million baht, owned by individuals associated with the busted high-profile online gambling ring operated by Suchanun Sucharitchinsri, also known as the Minnie network.
Mutual fund managers want more state support
News, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 25/04/2024
» The Association of Investment Management Companies (AIMC) is preparing to ask the government to provide support to the Thai mutual fund industry, citing efforts in Japan and India to boost the growth of their capital markets.
Policymakers set to prepare more AI rules
Business, Suchit Leesa-nguansuk, Published on 25/04/2024
» Policymakers will draw up more new artificial intelligence (AI) rules to prevent the violation of AI ethics and promote AI development through good governance and planned guidelines for generative AI.