Trade Wars Are A Matter Of Perspective: US-China Tensions Could Boost Thai Economy For Thailand, tensions between China and the US could actually have a positive effect Trade wars are a natural part of politics and, in turn, economics. Although the current back-and-forth between the US and China is dominating the headlines, disputes have always…
Bangkok Among Asia’s Top 10 Most Expensive Locations For Expatriates Bangkok ranks in 10th place with an average US$3,880 (Bt122,757) monthly rental cost for an unfurnished three-bedroom apartment. Hong Kong remains the most expensive location in the world for expatriate rent, with typical expat accommodation averaging USD 10 929 per month. This was one of…
Thailand Becoming Production Hub For Heavy Trucks Thailand is fast becoming a major SE Asia production hub for medium and heavy commercial vehicle Scania (Sweden) and Hino (Japan) have recently updated their heavy commercial vehicle offering in Thailand. Thailand is fast becoming a major SE Asia production hub for medium and heavy commercial vehicles, with…
Thailand’s Stock Exchange Plans to Roll Out Digital Asset Platform in 2020 The Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET) plans to roll out its digital asset platform in 2020, according to an official statement released on March 13. Following recent reports purportedly revealing the plans, the SET has confirmed that it will build a digital asset platform as a part of its three-year strategic…
Report: Thai SEC Approves Country’s First ICO Portal Thailand’s securities regulator has approved the first initial coin offering (ICO) portal in the country, local daily news outlet the Bangkok Post reported on March 12. The Thai Securities and Exchange Commission’s (SEC) board of directors has reportedly authorized the first ICO portal that allows to screen ICOs, perform due…
No major harm to Thailand from Brexit, say experts EXPERTS PREDICT that Brexit will have a limited impact on the Thai economy, saying that the biggest loser will be the United Kingdom itself. On Tuesday, UK lawmakers rejected May’s Brexit agreement proposal by 391 to 242 votes in the House of Commons. On Wednesday, the…
Siam Piwat Announces Commitment to Be Leader in Creative Economy Celebrates 60th anniversary of success with quantum growth reinforcing position as leader in Creative Economy in retail and property development Goes beyond domestic competition to lead Thailand to the world stage Teams up with world-class partners to build cities, grow retail industry andcreate mega-phenomena Works with…