Thailand: Shopping Malls to close by 9pm to prevent the spread of Covid-19
As part of efforts to contain the second wave of the Covid-19 outbreak in Thailand, all shopping centres will close at 9 pm daily. This...
Thailand BOI approves investments to improve digital adoption
The Thailand Board of Investment (BOI) on Monday approved a series of measures to accelerate investments. These investments particularly target industries to encourage business to...
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)”...