Investment themes turn more towards cyclical plays

Investment themes turn more towards cyclical plays

Investment themes turn more towards cyclical plays March has started out with very good news. Vaccine distribution is now under way in Thailand, with more than 30,000 people vaccinated so far. This comes not a second too soon as the lockdown during the first two months of the year had dragged the economy back down.…

Power a priority to cope with Thai EEC demands

Power a priority to cope with Thai EEC demands

Power a priority to cope with Thai EEC demands Thailand’s Ministry of Energy is seeking acceleration of new power projects to cope with the expected sharp spike in electricity demand with the promotion of the Eastern Economic Corridor (EEC). Ministry officials met with the EEC Policy Committee and the National Energy Reform Committee (NERC) late…

Thai SEC consults public on crypto investor income rules

Thai SEC consults public on crypto investor income rules Thai investors who do not qualify for crypto trading under proposed SEC rules would still be able to invest through licensed fund managers. The Securities and Exchange Commission of Thailand has launched a public consultation on proposed cryptocurrency investor qualification rules. According to an official announcement Thursday, the…

BOI partners with two state banks to help SMEs affected by the Covid-19

96% of Foreign Investors still confident in Thailand says BOI

96% of Foreign Investors still confident in Thailand says BOI The Board of Investment of Thailand’s (BOI) latest survey, shows most foreign investors, estimated at 96%, are still confident in the country, and are willing to bring forward their investments. BANGKOK (NNT) – With the COVID-10 pandemic causing significant disruption around the world including in…

Thailand BOI Okays Steps to Accelerate Investment and Promote Digital Adoption

Thailand BOI Okays Steps to Accelerate Investment and Promote Digital Adoption

Thailand BOI Okays Steps to Accelerate Investment and Promote Digital Adoption The Thailand Board of Investment (BOI) on Monday approved a series of measures to accelerate investments, particularly in target industries and to encourage business to adopt digital technologies. BANGKOK, Dec. 21, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — “The package to promote large scale projects was designed to boost investment…

US vows more business in Thailand

US vows more business in Thailand US businessmen have pledged to press on with their investment plans in Thailand and called on the government to maintain momentum in tourism stimulus projects and also ease travel restrictions to help get the economy back on track. Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha on Wednesday met the US ambassador and…