est Cola is eyeing regional expansion
Thai Drinks, the marketing entity overseeing est Cola, is eyeing regional expansion in Asia with a specific focus on capturing the Gen Z market segment. Suporn Denpaisarn, the division head…
Allianz eyes 20% growth in the corporate business
Amid the expanding landscape of the insurance industry, with new market players emerging and innovative products being introduced to attract consumer interest, insurance companies in Thailand have formulated strategies to…
SCB EIC predicts key interest rates cut for 2024
The Economic Intelligence Center (EIC) at Siam Commercial Bank (SCB) has predicted that the Bank of Thailand (BOT) will implement two interest rate cuts in the first half of this…
Fare hikes to tackle the illegal taxi’s
The Professional Association of Public Taxi Motorists submitted a formal request to the Transport Ministry on Thursday, seeking approval to raise the initial fare at Mo Chit 2 to 50…
Backing sought for the OCED bid
During a joint press briefing at the Federal Chancellery in Berlin, Thailand’s Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin disclosed the country’s quest for Germany’s backing in its pursuit to become a member…
The US will be renewing the GSP (Generalized system of preferences) with Thailand
Thailand’s Commerce Minister, Mr. Phumtham Wechayachai, engaged in discussions with US Secretary of Commerce, Gina Raimondo, to fortify trade ties and explore the reinstatement of the Generalized System of Preferences…
Ital-Thai faces debit crunch of a 108 Billion baht
A liquidity crisis at Thailand’s largest construction company, Italian-Thai Development Plc (ITD), is causing concerns among investors, regulators, and rating agencies who are already on edge due to previous corporate…
Thailand to welcome 36 million tourist for 2024
KResearch from the Center for Research Kasikorn predicts that Thailand is set to welcome 36 million foreign tourists in 2024, citing the country’s economic growth and government’s support for tourism…
Cathay Pacific paying staff 7 week bonus
Cathay Pacific Airways announced on Wednesday that it achieved its first net profit since 2019, leading to a bonus for its staff amounting to 7.2 weeks’ pay. The Hong Kong-based…
The SEC approves crypto for exchange traded funds
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has granted approval for asset management firms to introduce private funds dedicated to investing in Bitcoin Exchange-Traded Funds (ETFs) listed on US exchanges. This…