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Greater demand for condos in major tourist cities than in Bangkok
SUNDAY, MAY 12, 2024
The real estate market in the first quarter of 2024 saw significant growth, particularly in tourist cities like Phuket, Pattaya and Hua Hin.
Japanese corporations wooed to invest in Thailand
SATURDAY, MAY 11, 2024
The Commerce Ministry invited members of the Japan Business Federation, also known as “Keidanren”, to invest in Thailand’s medical-equipment, railway, aircraft, innovation, and clean-energy industries, highlighting the kingdom’s suitability as manufacturing base under modern global trends.
Strengthen your presence, digital payment providers told
SATURDAY, MAY 11, 2024
Creating a strong presence with a distinct identity, strengthening security to maintain trust, and not ignoring social media are all factors that digital payment solution providers must embrace if they are to stand out and thrive in the industry, said leading CEOs and experts at the first Money20/20 Asia in Bangkok in the last week of April.
Khlong Toei redevelopment will draw investor interest: property developer
FRIDAY, MAY 10, 2024
Bangkok Port (Khlong Toei) has the potential to be developed as a new economic city and serve as a driver of the Thai economy while improving local residents' quality of life, property developer MT Asset Corporation said on Friday.
THAI ‘waiting for spare parts’ to fix faulty seats, vows to finish it by June
FRIDAY, MAY 10, 2024
Thai Airways International (THAI) is scrambling to secure spare parts for faulty passenger seats on eight aircraft and expects them to be repaired by the end of next month, chief executive officer Chai Eamsiri said on Friday.
Japanese online giant Rakuten to showcase Thai products
FRIDAY, MAY 10, 2024
Commerce Minister Phumtham Wechayachai oversaw the signing of a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Japan’s giant e-commerce platform Rakuten, marking the official launch of the latest TopThai store.
Sharp fall in net profit won’t impact THAI rehabilitation plan, CEO assures
FRIDAY, MAY 10, 2024
Foreign exchange volatility was one of the biggest concerns for Thai Airways International (THAI) in terms of revenue and profits this year, airline CEO Chai Eamsiri said on Friday.
GULF’s core profit grows 13% YoY to THB4.152 billion in Q1/24
FRIDAY, MAY 10, 2024
With a focus on investments in renewable energy, paving the way for the future of Data Center, Cloud, and AI businesses
MRT reveals new metro mall at Queen Sirikit station
FRIDAY, MAY 10, 2024
Developers of the new metro mall at the Queen Sirikit National Convention Centre have teamed up with the Mass Rapid Transit Authority (MRTA) and Bangkok Metropolitan Network (BMN) to establish a new urban food hub.
Suriya promotes land bridge project to Chinese investors
FRIDAY, MAY 10, 2024
More than 30 Chinese entrepreneurs attended the Thailand Land Bridge Roadshow event hosted by the Thai Transport Ministry on Wednesday in Beijing.
Super-luxury 11bn THB freehold condo unveiled in Bangkok’s business hub
THURSDAY, MAY 09, 2024
Global property giant Hongkong Land (HKL) has teamed up with Thailand’s Noble Development to build a 11-billion baht super-luxury” condominium in Bangkok’s business district.
Top eight cybersecurity predictions for 2024
WEDNESDAY, MAY 08, 2024
Gartner revealed its top eight cybersecurity predictions for 2024 and beyond. Among the top predictions, generative AI (GenAI) adoption will collapse the cybersecurity skills gap and reduce employee-driven cybersecurity incidents; two-thirds of 100 global organizations will extend directors and officers insurance to cybersecurity leaders due to personal legal exposure; and battling misinformation will cost enterprises more than $500 billion.
Thais undeterred by record gold prices, demand remains strong
WEDNESDAY, MAY 08, 2024
Despite record-high prices, Thailand's gold demand remains strong, with bar and coin investment showing robust growth in contrast to declining demand for gold jewellery, according to the World Gold Council (WGC) first-quarter Gold Demand Trends Report.