Thailandia
Vai alla Scheda Paese »If you want to win, you have to fight.
— Thai proverb
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Volatile politics set to hit economy
Kasikorn Research Center (K-Research) expects the domestic political situation to be a key factor affecting the Thai economy in the second half of this year.
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Exploring efforts to cage the bird
The recent move by Twitter to temporarily cap how many posts users can read on the social media site is likely to affect heavy Thai users, but they will eventually adapt to the new rule, says a marketing communication executive.
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Hire-purchase lenders call for rate hike
The Thai Hire-Purchase Association (THPA) has asked the Office of the Consumer Protection Board (OCPB) to increase the maximum interest rate for hire-purchase loans as the business is being affected by rising rates.
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Krungsri hosts Japan-ASEAN Startup Business Matching Fair 2023
In Thai national economy, there are more than 3 million micro, small, and medium-sized enterprises. They account for approximately 35 percent of the country’s GDP and above 70 percent of employment. Both the government and private sectors have been supporting startup and small business development for many years, while also ...
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Brand value of Thai Airways sags
The tepid resumption of business travel and inability of Thailand to become a connectivity hub has led Thai Airways' brand value to grow slower than its competitors, while Centara Grand secured the strongest brand in the country this year.
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Stock investor mood improves slightly
Investor confidence in the Thai stock market rose slightly in June, buoyed by hopes of a smooth formation of a new government and continued recovery in tourism and the economy, a capital markets group said on Thursday.
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Thai Credit banks $105m IFC loan
International Finance Corp (IFC), a unit of the World Bank Group, is providing a US$105-million loan to Thai Credit Retail Bank Plc (Thai Credit) to support female entrepreneurs in Thailand.
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Economic woes curtail domestic trips
Domestic tourism is still struggling with weak purchasing power because of higher costs of living and soaring debt, leaving small hotels and regional operators with financial burdens, says Kantapong Thananerngroth, president of Thai Tourism Promotion Association.
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SEC pushes for regional green finance
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is working with other Southeast Asian countries to develop green financial products, including sustainability-linked bonds and "Asean Transition" guidelines regarding taxes, according to the Thai regulator.
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SK Bioscience taps ASEAN vaccine market with Thai drug firm
SK Bioscience said Wednesday it has signed a business agreement with a state-owned pharmaceutical company in Thailand to boost vaccine production and vaccine development infrastructure in the Southeast Asian country. Under the agreement, SK Bioscienc
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Production hit by export slowdown
Manufacturers in 25 industries are adjusting their production plans following an export downturn that caused a drop in value for eight consecutive months, says the Federation of Thai Industries (FTI).
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Crowdfunding booms as small firms feel the squeeze
A Thai unit of Investree, the Asean-based financial technology company, reported 200% growth in business in the first quarter this year as small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) relied more on crowdfunding platforms because banks tightened their SME lending criteria.
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Survey finds Thais willing to spend higher amounts online
Thai consumers are prepared to spend higher amounts shopping online, but expect more from their experience, including faster delivery, according to a survey by marketing communications agency Wunderman Thompson.
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Economy picks up as tourism, spending rise
The Thai economy in May improved from the previous month as tourism gathered momentum and private consumption increased while exports remained weak, the Bank of Thailand (BoT) said on Friday.
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World Bank puts Thai growth at 3.9%
Thailand's economy is projected to expand 3.9% in 2023 from 2.6% last year because of stronger demand from China, Europe and the US, private consumption growth and a recovery in tourism, says the World Bank in its semi-annual Thailand Economic Monitor.
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Ant Group supports local partners on inclusive financial services
Ant Group continue to support its local partners in Thailand to develop inclusive financial services i.e cross-border payment solution, virtual bank etc. for local consumers and business communities. However, the company is mainly focusing on cross-border payment solution in the Thai market, said general manager for global merchant partnership of ...
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Manufacturers seek steps to reduce costs
Manufacturers want the government to boost exports despite facing what appears to be an uphill struggle after witnessing a decline in export value over a period of eight consecutive months, according to the latest survey conducted by the Federation of Thai Industries (FTI).
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Banks urged to improve fraud protection models
Half of the Thai participants in a study released by Fico, a leading global provider of analytics software, believe it's okay to exaggerate income on loan applications and insurance claims.
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BoT loosens forex rules further
The Bank of Thailand (BoT) says it will double the amount that Thai retail investors can invest in foreign securities in order to encourage capital outflows amid a volatile baht.
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Thailand's inequality remains entrenched
The Thai economy is suffering from widening inequality, with the proportion of poor people still hovering at 6-8% of the total, particularly in the agricultural sector.
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Firms to rally amid economic revival
The performance of Thai corporations should gradually improve this year as the domestic economy recovers and inflationary pressures ease, according to analysts at Fitch Ratings' 2023 Thailand Corporate Credit Outlook & Asean ESG conference in Bangkok recently.