Economy and commerce
KBank, KTB targeted in cyber-attacks
Cyber-attackers have stolen the data of 123,000 customers of Kasikornbank (KBank) and Krungthai Bank (KTB) in what appears to be the first massive data leak of local financial institutions. Keep reading ...
SBPAC discusses southern border trade, tourism promotion with Malaysia's Kelantan
The Southern Border Provinces Administrative Center (SBPAC) discussed trade and tourism promotion along the border areas with a high-ranking official from the Malaysian state of Kelantan. The meeting took place at CS Hotel in Pattani province on Monday (July 30th). Keep reading ...
Supawadee Wangsri
Ageing society spells promise for investors in retirement housing
Private investment in retirement homes is on the rise in Thailand, with Thonburi Healthcare Group among those companies eyeing the market potential amid an ageing society.Keep reading ...
Wichit Chaitrong
BoT: E-payment climb hastening
Thailand’s average digital payment transactions are expected to triple to 150 transactions per person per year sooner than previously forecast, thanks to a series of launched of digital banking services.Keep reading ...
Somruedi Banchongduang
US-China Trade War May Benefit Thailand In The Long Term
The recovery of the US economy, with higher interest rates and bond yield rates, has an impact on capital flows and the Thai baht exchange rate.The rise in global oil prices from geopolitical tensions pushes our petrol prices and other prices up, while the looming ...
Big Data will become driving force for economy, Sontirat says
Commerce Minister Sontirat Sontijirawong has shared his insights into the potential for Big Data to become a driving force in the economy.Sontirat said the processing of vast amounts of data could generate increased purchasing power among people at the grassroots level of the economy, while ...
The Nation Reporter
Second-generation Chinese aim to impress in Thailand
Spurred by Thailand’s flagship Eastern Economic Corridor (EEC) initiative and growing economy, second-generation entrepreneurs from China are keen to invest in Thailand despite concerns about state policy consistency. Keep reading ...
Border economies expected to retain high volumes
Thailand’s border trade remains on course for healthy growth after rising 6.8% year-on-year in the first half of the year amid higher demand for Thai goods. According to Wanchai Varavithya, deputy director-general of the Foreign Trade Department, overall border trade, including transit trade, amounted to ...
Phusadee Arunmas
Thailand scores top marks in ‘Best Business Country Rankings’ report
Thailand came in first in the recent ‘Best Countries to Start a Business Rankings’ of the ‘2018 Best Countries Rankings Report’, marking the second consecutive year it took home top honours.The Report also recognises Thailand as the 27th ranked country overall in regards for doing ...
Thai ambitions target Myanmar
Myanmar’s new foreign direct investment act is expected to attract more Thai investment in the neighbouring country, says the head of the Thai Business Association of Myanmar. Keep reading ...
Suchat Sritama
