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Govt brushes off central banks call for review of digital wallet scheme

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Bank of Thailand advises downsizing the digital wallet scheme for financially fragile people. Government dismisses concerns. Central bank warns of fiscal burdens, credit rating downgrade,...

East Asia and the Pacific Region to Maintain Growth Despite Global Challenges

East Asia and Pacific region growing at 4.5% in 2024, slower post-pandemic. To sustain growth, focus on private sector investment and productivity.

TAT and Klook sign Letter of Intent of Strategic Partnership

TAT and Klook have agreed to a strategic partnership,...

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Transport minister promises 20 baht fares on all electric trains by September next year

Transport Minister plans to cap maximum electric train fare...

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SET joins hands with partners to launch the 4th year of Care the Whale: Zero Waste Station, extending waste sorting to multi-layer plastic

PrNews Thailand - Apr 17, 2024

Abstract SET, SPC, OSP, and PRINC collaborated on the "Care the Whale: Zero Waste Station" project in Khung Bang...

Thai PM declares official launch of digital wallet program

Thailand Business News - Apr 16, 2024

PM launched digital wallet scheme benefiting Thai citizens with cash handouts, improving economy and livelihoods. Transparency and financial discipline emphasized.

Maha Songkran World Water Festival 2024 Unveiled with Epic Spectacle

Apr 14, 2024

China’s Zhao, North Korea’s Kim hold highest-level talks in years

Apr 14, 2024

World Bank outlines key reform priorities for Thailand’s economic growth

Apr 13, 2024

As foreign investors exit bond market Thai government faces fund raising challenge

Apr 12, 2024

‘ASEAN + India Shoppers in Thailand’ initiative to enhance Thailand’s economy through soft power

Apr 11, 2024

Philippines Signs Second Protocol of ASEAN-Australia-New Zealand Free Trade Agreement (AANZFTA)

Apr 10, 2024

Economics

Tourists Unfazed by Air Pollution in Chiang Mai Hotels 70% Booked

Asean News - Apr 9, 2024

Chiang Mai hotels are 70% booked by foreign tourists despite PM2.5 pollution. Revenue during Songkran festival expected to reach 1.2 billion baht....

World Bank lowers Thailand’s economic growth to 2.8%

Apr 7, 2024

Diesel price increase 50 satang per litre Saturday

Apr 6, 2024

Thailand’s economy lags behind peers with protracted recovery

Apr 4, 2024

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Thailand is teaming up with Google to promote digital technology

Thailand Business News - Nov 16, 2023

The Royal Thai Government and Google are collaborating to boost Thailand's digital competitiveness and accelerate AI innovation, focusing on cloud technology, infrastructure,...