Al-Futtaim sells RHS to GMG
AL-FUTTAIM is selling local sports retail powerhouse, Royal Sporting House (RHS). Al-Futtaim is the parent company of Singapore department store operator, Robinsons. They will be...
World Bank: Thailand needs more funds to improve education
A new World Bank report shows a decline in student performance in reading and stagnation of scores in math and science. It links it to disparities...
Bangkok wins Best Leisure City Award for fifth time
Readers of Business Traveller Asia-Pacific have once again named Bangkok the ‘Best Leisure City in the Asia-Pacific’. This award pushes Thailand’s capital city to retain its...
Bank of Thailand : Economic and Monetary Conditions for October 2020
In October 2020, the Thai economy contracted at a higher rate as compared to the previous month, due to the fading of the temporary loan...
Thai Ministry of Finance rolling out more measures to help boost economy
The Ministry of Finance (MOF), Thailand is preparing to roll out measure for the general public as New Year gifts. Mr Krisada Chinavicharana, the Permanent...
Thai King to Donate Personal Funds Prison Project to Improve Prison Inmate Health
His Majesty King Maha Vajiralongkorn Phra Vajiraklaochaoyuhua donated 128 million baht from his personal funds. The donation is to support the second phase of the...
Thailand economy performing better than expected according to government report
Government Spokesperson Anucha Burapachaisri stated that Thailand’s economic situation was better than predicted earlier. The Government’s continued measures to cushion the economy have resulted in...
BURSA MALAYSIA, THAI STOCK EXCHANGE AND SHENZHEN STOCK EXCHANGE TO COLLABORATE
Bursa Malaysia Berhad (“Bursa Malaysia”) together with Shenzhen Stock Exchange (“SZSE”) and Stock Exchange of Thailand, hosted the “ASEAN Capital Market Cooperation Seminar (Manufacturing Session)”...
KBank continues to help customers after debt holiday program
Video KASIKORNBANK (KBank) will continue to assist its customers after the debt holiday program comes to an end on October 22. This announcement came via...
Accelerating demand growth for Proptech in Thailand Property Market
Property technology or Proptech has developed rapidly in recent years in Thailand. This response is to the constant need to enhance efficiency and human experience in the real estate sector. Its influence is now rising at an accelerated rate. This is due to the property industry demanding more emphasis on health and wellbeing in face of the pandemic. This is according to a report by JLL. The property consultant also expects the momentum to continue into the post-COVID era. The real estate industry is becoming more digitalized in its operations and management.