HSBC comes out with regional digital loans
HSBC has introduced a new growth fund worth US$1 billion to support platform players in the rapidly expanding digital economy across the region. Giorgio Gamba, the CEO of HSBC Thailand,…
Yellow line service suspended after parts fall on the street
The Metropolitan Rapid Transit (MRT) Yellow Line service has been temporarily suspended following an incident where parts fell from the track, damaging three vehicles but fortunately causing no injuries. The…
Thailand to legalize same sex marriage
The House of Representatives passed a marriage equality bill in its final reading on Wednesday, marking a significant milestone that brings the country closer to becoming the third in Asia…
Thailand’s challenge to alcohol regulation
The Thai Parliament is set to deliberate on four proposed laws regarding alcohol regulation, with two of them advocating stringent control measures citing health concerns, while the other two aim…
SCB EIC cuts Thailand’s 2024 GDP growth forecast from 3% to 2.7%.
The SCB Economic Intelligence Center (EIC) has adjusted Thailand’s economic growth projection for 2024 downward to 2.7% from 3% due to difficulties in the manufacturing sector, including sluggish recovery, reduced…
Thailand’s $14 billion dollar cash stimulus plan postponed to Q4 2024
Thailand is set to launch a $14 billion cash distribution program in the last quarter of this year to boost its economy. The plan involves giving 10,000 baht to 50…
High temperatures to linger to April
The Thai Meteorological Department (TMD) has issued a warning to the public, particularly residents in the northern regions of the country, to prepare for higher temperatures than usual. These elevated…
Dave Calhoun to step down as CEO of Boeing
Boeing is undergoing a significant leadership transition, with CEO Dave Calhoun set to step down by the end of 2024 as part of a broader restructuring within the company. Larry…
PTT to boost the economy with a 30 billion baht investment
PTT, or PTT Public Company Limited, a prominent Thai state-owned oil and gas enterprise listed on the SET, is diversifying its investments across various sectors, such as renewable energy, petrochemicals,…
Come visit the legendary Hiyaku Marche on Thonglor
The legendary establishment Hiyaku Marche Thonglor, which had once disappeared, has made a triumphant return at the Marche Thonglor branch. Hiyaku Bar & Restaurant has been spreading joy for seven…