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GH Bank eyes B189bn target
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 09/03/2018
» State-owned GH Bank has earmarked 28.5 billion baht for five low-rate mortgage packages this year in a bid to help the bank achieve the 2018 lending target of 189 billion.
Julius Baer, SCB to advise on wealth
Business, Jesus Alcocer & Darana Chudasri, Published on 09/03/2018
» Siam Commercial Bank (SCB) has joined with Swiss private banking group Julius Baer to offer global wealth management solutions to high net worth Thai investors, in line with the bank's goal of doubling the wealth management segment to 1.2 trillion baht by 2023.
DTAC gives 'Jai Dee' new life
Business, Komsan Tortermvasana, Published on 09/03/2018
» The third-largest mobile operator, Total Access Communication (DTAC), is revitalising its "Jai Dee" campaign at a time when the company is striving to retain its existing customer base.
AccorHotels campaign celebrates women
Business, Suchat Sritama, Published on 09/03/2018
» AccorHotels Group has launched its new global campaign called "Inspired by Her" in the Thai market, aiming to boost the number of female guests and increase revenue for the boutique MGallery by Sofitel brand.
Singha goes unicorn hunting with venture capital outfit
Business, Pitsinee Jitpleecheep, Published on 09/03/2018
» Singha Corporation, an investment arm of Boon Rawd Brewery Co, the maker of Singha beer, is exploring technology and innovation by setting up a wholly owned subsidiary, Singha Ventures Capital Fund Ltd, to seize opportunities in startups and handle disruption.
Exciting action marks start of King's Cup on river bank
Sports, Published on 09/03/2018
» The 2018 King's Cup Elephant Polo tournament kicked off today on the banks of Bangkok's mighty Chao Phraya River.
Clarion call for deep-sea port project
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 09/03/2018
» The Industrial Estate Authority of Thailand (IEAT) aims to seek new investors for its upcoming project, the third phase of Map Ta Phut port, by inviting 200 local and foreign companies to meet next month.
MeToo camp hits a wall in Russia
News, Leonid Bershidsky, Published on 09/03/2018
» The #MeToo movement has finally reached Russia. Unfortunately, it's sad and astonishing for the women involved and for anyone who supports them. Russia's current atmosphere is conducive to all sorts of power abuses, and the scandal in its parliament proves that nothing's about to change.
Funny product name fails: Thailand's edition
Guru, Pornchai Sereemongkonpol, Published on 09/03/2018
» English isn't Thailand's official language and that may explain incidents of unintentionally funny product names or slogans in English of Thai products. Some may be the case of not knowing the dirty nuances of English language, while some may argue that the marketing team was being cheeky and clever so that people will talk about their products' curious names. I decided to compile funny product names in recent times for your not-so-SFW entertainment. I didn't get paid by the owners of these products, btw. They have been selected simply because of their funniness -- intentionally or not.
Without US, 11 Asia-Pacific states sign trade deal
AFP, Published on 09/03/2018
» SANTIAGO - Eleven nations signed a slimmed-down version of the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) trade agreement Thursday, moving to lower tariffs just as US President Donald Trump seeks to raise them after withdrawing from the deal.