BOT eases jitters over currency

BOT eases jitters over currency

BOT eases jitters over currency THE chief of the central bank has sought to play down any concerns over the country’s potential inclusion on a US watch list for currency manipulation. Bank of Thailand (BOT) governor Veerathai Santiprabhob said there would be no concrete consequences if the US, as speculation suggests, is poised to add…

Citi bullish on tech stocks outlook

Citi bullish on tech stocks outlook

Citi bullish on tech stocks outlook CITI Thailand, undaunted by the global economic slowdown and escalating trade war between the superpowers, is pressing ahead with the launch of a technology fund that it believes will beat other investment sectors. Don Charnsupharindr, director and retail banking head for Citi Thailand, said the company has partnered with…

Thai mangosteens to re-enter Taiwan market soon

Thai mangosteens to re-enter Taiwan market soon

Thai mangosteens to re-enter Taiwan market soon Taipei, May 13 (CNA) Mangosteens from Thailand, which had been banned from Taiwan for 16 years following a fruit fly outbreak, will again be allowed to enter Taiwan market as soon as July. The ban will be lifted because Thailand has complied with Taiwan’s quarantine requirements, Chen Junne-jih…

First Latin America fam trip trade meet in Thailand

First Latin America fam trip trade meet in Thailand

First Latin America fam trip trade meet in Thailand In 2018, Thailand hosted 202,106 visitors from Latin America, generating approximately 15 billion Baht or 500 million US dollars in revenue Bangkok, May 8, 2019 – The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) recently hosted 40 top tour operators and travel experts from five Central and Latin American…

Political uncertainty weighs on Thailand’s consumer confidence

Political uncertainty weighs on Thailand’s consumer confidence Thailand’s consumer confidence index (CCI) for the month of April sank to its lowest level in 16 months, dragged down by mostly by political uncertainty Thailand’s consumer confidence index (CCI) for the month of April plunged to 79.2 points – the lowest in 16 months.Thailand’s consumer confidence index…

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Thai SEC Deputy Secretary: New Regulation Allows for Digital Shares, Tokenized Securities

Thai SEC Deputy Secretary: New Regulation Allows for Digital Shares, Tokenized Securities The Thai Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) deputy secretary-general Tipsuda Thavaramara has said that the recently introduced regulation allows for the issuance of digital shares and a tokenized securities depository platform. English-language local media Bangkok Post reported the declarations on May 2. In her comments, Thavaramara referred…

Insurers to pay 100 million baht to SET for riot damage

Insurers to pay 100 million baht to SET for riot damage

Insurers to pay 100 million baht to SET for riot damage Thailand’s Supreme Court has ordered six insurance companies to pay the Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET), Thailand Securities Depository and Family Knowhow Company 100 million baht in total compensation. The compensation is granted for damage caused to the SET building and valuables contained therein…

Thai Cabinet extends waiver of Visa On Arrival fees

Thai Cabinet extends waiver of Visa On Arrival fees

Thai Cabinet extends waiver of Visa On Arrival fees Thailand’s Cabinet has extended the waiver of the fees for ‘visa on arrival’ for some foreign tourists to Thailand. The waiver of the 2,000 baht VOA fee will be extended to at least October 31. The fee had previously been waived until January 14 this year in…