Top Thai billionaires-backed groups win digital bank permits
Three groups led by Charoen Pokmhand Group, Gulf Development and SCB X have clinched Thailand’s new virtual bank licences to boost competition in the nation’s banking industry, according…
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Thai Airways exits debt restructuring plan with court approval
Thai Airways International won court approval to exit a debt restructuring programme, paving the way for resumption of trading in its stocks after a four-year gap. The Central Bankruptcy…
Maybank downgrades Thai retail sector on weak sales, consumption
Maybank Investment Bank has downgraded Thailand’s retail sector to “neutral” amid weak consumption and falling same store sales growth (SSSG). The bank’s analyst, Suttatip Peerasub, added…
Thai tech services outlook remains positive amid recession fears: Analyst
Maybank Securities has sounded a positive note for the outlook for the Thailand technology services sector, on the back of support from the banks and government. In a report dated Jun 6,…
Netflix Banking on ‘Mad Unicorn’ Delivering More Viewers to Thai Productions
Anytime a Netflix series spends its first weekend in the streamer’s Top 10 is a good sign that the stars have aligned at catching viewers’ attention. This past weekend revealed a promising…
Top Thai wind power firm to fund 65 billion baht of spending with IPO
Thailand’s largest wind power producer plans to spend 65 billion baht (S$2.6 billion) to almost triple its generation capacity over the next 12 years, and will go public to fund the…
Warkop DKI Gets Horror-Comedy Makeover as Falcon Pictures Taps Thai Master Banjong Pisanthanakun (EXCLUSIVE)
Falcon Pictures is betting big on genre-bending with its latest Warkop DKI project, tapping acclaimed Thai filmmaker Banjong Pisanthanakun to write what promises to be the most…
Thai banks' bad loans rise to 2.9% in Q1
Thai banks’ non-performing loans rose to 2.90 per cent of outstanding loans at the end of March from 2.78 per cent at the end of December, the central bank said on Tuesday (May…
Netflix Sets ‘Mad Unicorn’ Thai Drama on Express Delivery Startup Saga
Netflix is set to add another international series to its growing slate with “Mad Unicorn.” The Thai drama, helmed by award-winning director Nottapon Boonprakob (“Come and See”), draws…
Thai bonds see rush of inflows on rate-cut bets, gold prices
Thailand’s bond market is on course for its best monthly inflows in more than three years, helped by interest-rate-cut bets and a stronger baht due to surging gold prices. Global funds…
Singaporean Motorcyclist Dies in Accident on Thai Highway During Songkran Festival
A Singaporean man, 26, died in an accident on a southern Thailand highway on Thursday, April 17, during the kingdom's recent Songkran season. On Friday, April 18, a Thai road safety…
Thai Horror ‘Delivery Man’ Casts Bhumibhat Thavornsiri, Plearnpichaya Komalarajun and Ananda Everingham – EFM (EXCLUSIVE)
Thai production outfit Night Edge Pictures has locked in its lead cast for the upcoming horror-thriller “Delivery Man,” with Bhumibhat Thavornsiri, Plearnpichaya Komalarajun, and Ananda…
Stocks to watch: Thai Beverage, Civmec
THE following companies saw new developments that may affect trading of their securities on Friday (Feb 14): Thai Beverage (ThaiBev): The food and drink company’s revenue grew 2.4 per cent…
Netflix Unveils 2025 Southeast Asian Slate With Thai Zombies, Indonesian Queens and High Society Murders
Netflix has revealed its slate of original series and films from Thailand and Indonesia set to premiere throughout 2025, as the streaming service continues to invest in Southeast Asian…
Thai central bank says interest rate hold was robust policy amid uncertainty
THAILAND’S central bank said on Monday (Jan 6) that a decision to hold the key interest rate steady last month was a robust policy as the economy is facing heightened uncertainty. Monetary…
Thai government says Bank of Thailand chair appointment won’t take too long
THAILAND’S government expects a selection panel to quickly conclude the process to pick a new chairman for the nation’s central bank after its previous nominee was deemed unsuitable for…
Thai economic uncertainty has increased, central bank minutes say
UNCERTAINTY around the Thai economy has significantly increased primarily due to the unclear impact of possible US economic policies, minutes of the Bank of Thailand’s (BOT) Dec 18…
Thai Influencer Dies After Drinking an Entire Bottle of Whiskey in One Go for Money
A young Thai social media influencer has died soon after accepting a drinking challenge to down a 350ml bottle of whiskey for money. As reported by Bangkok Post, Thanakarn Kanthee was seen…
Thai government suffers setback in bid to influence central bank
THE Thai government’s campaign to pressure the Bank of Thailand (BOT) to cut interest rates suffered a significant setback, with the Office of the Council of State effectively ruling that…
Thai billionaire Charoen to retire as F&N chairman in 2025; Koh Poh Tiong to step up
Fraser and Neave (F&N) announced on Tuesday (Dec 24) that its board chairman Charoen Sirivadhanabhakdi will retire from office on Jan 16, 2025, at the conclusion of its 126th Annual…
Strong Singapore dollar, Malaysian, Thai medical tourism push a bitter pill for Singapore to swallow
Singapore healthcare players focusing on complex cases to attract higher-paying foreign patients SINGAPORE’S position as the go-to medical hub in South-east Asia is under threat, amid a…
Moo Deng who? Thai zoo’s golden tabby tiger melts hearts with cuddly looks
[Source] A 3-year-old golden tabby tiger is melting the hearts of Facebook users with her cuddly looks, potentially giving baby hippo Moo Deng a run for her money. The Chiang Mai Night…
Thai Airways plans 44 billion baht share sales to exit debt plan
THAI Airways International expects to raise as much as 44 billion baht (S$1.7 billion) from a share rights offering, the carrier’s final major step to exit a court-supervised debt…
Thai medical tycoon wanted for alleged fraud flees to China
THAI hospital tycoon Boon Vanasin, who allegedly lured some 7.5 billion baht (S$294 million) of investments in fake medical projects, has fled to China, prompting the police to issue a…