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Digital Economy Ministry wages war on ‘mule’ bank accounts
FRIDAY, MAY 03, 2024
Government agencies are preparing to draw up more stringent regulations for new bank accounts, following the Ministry of Digital Economy and Society’s (DE) announcement on Thursday that more than 300,000 mule accounts have been removed since November.
ExecuJet responds to rising private flights with new KL facility
FRIDAY, MAY 03, 2024
ExecuJet, a key player in the aviation industry, launched its latest facility in Kuala Lumpur on Thursday, to address the rising demand for private jets across Asia-Pacific.
Invitation for Bids
FRIDAY, MAY 03, 2024
Invitation for Bids for Civil Works of Climate Resilient Connectivity for the Eastern Economic Corridor Project: The Intercity Motorway No.7 (Extension to Link with U-Tapao International Airport)
KBank Private Banking offers investment advice amid global volatility
THURSDAY, MAY 02, 2024
Investors should diversify risks to private assets to cope with volatility in the global investment market this year, investment consultant KBank Private Banking said on Thursday.
Apple set for big sales decline as investors await AI in iPhones
THURSDAY, MAY 02, 2024
Apple's (AAPL.O), opens new tab plan to add generative AI to its iPhones and revive sagging sales in the crucial Chinese market will be in focus on Thursday, when the tech giant is expected to report its biggest quarterly revenue decline in more than a year.
Ultimate Destiny applies AI to revolutionise horoscope market
THURSDAY, MAY 02, 2024
Ultimate Destiny, a company that offers astrology and “black magic” services, has joined hands with Bitkub Moonshot to launch a platform that provides individualised horoscopes.
Co-working spaces preferred to long-term office rental post-Covid
THURSDAY, MAY 02, 2024
After suffering declining domestic demand due to Covid-19, providers of office and co-working spaces in Thailand are now enjoying higher tenancy rates from a new target group: expats working for multinational corporations, according to IWG Plc, a British-based provider of serviced offices under several brand names.
Open the curtains at the JGAB 2024 world-class gemstone exhibition
WEDNESDAY, MAY 01, 2024
Informa Markets Thailand, in collaboration with the Department of Industrial Promotion, Ministry of Industry, The Gem and Jewelry Industry Club, the Federation of Thai Industries, and numerous partners, proudly presents Jewellery & Gem ASEAN Bangkok 2024, ( JGAB ).
Construction of two new Thai airports to start in 2027: AOT
WEDNESDAY, MAY 01, 2024
Feasibility studies for two new international airports in Thailand – Andaman Airport in the South and Lanna Airport in the North – should be complete this year with construction set to start by 2027, according to Airports of Thailand (AOT).
Weakening baht the foremost challenge facing Srettha II Cabinet
WEDNESDAY, MAY 01, 2024
One of the biggest challenges facing the Srettha II Cabinet after the recent reshuffle is the sliding baht, precipitated by the cut in interest rates offered by state-run and commercial banks in response to the government’s policy of helping vulnerable bank customers.
Microsoft CEO vows to help develop Thailand’s digital economy
WEDNESDAY, MAY 01, 2024
To help ensure the efficiency of Thailand’s digital-economy development, US-based technology giant Microsoft on Wednesday announced its commitment to build new cloud and artificial intelligence (AI) infrastructure in the country.
Thai labourers shouldering 26% more debt than last year, survey finds
WEDNESDAY, MAY 01, 2024
Thai labourers are in worse shape than last year debt-wise, according to a survey by the University of the Thai Chamber of Commerce's Centre for Economic and Business Forecasting (CEBF), which urged the government on Labour Day (May 1) to adjust minimum wages and reduce cost of living, two challenges faced by low-income earners.
PTT Cambodia partners with ABA Bank, offers innovative payment solutions
WEDNESDAY, MAY 01, 2024
ABA Bank, Cambodia’s largest commercial bank and leading digital finances provider, announced its partnership with PTT (Cambodia) Ltd. to introduce ERP-based payment solutions.