Markets
Samart offers new 3G plan to TOT in greater Bangkok
Samart Corp has informally proposed building a 3G network in greater Bangkok for TOT to lease. The network would complement TOT’s existing 3G network in the area, according to a source at TOT, the state telephone company.
Samart Corp has informally proposed building a 3G network in greater Bangkok for TOT to lease. The network would complement TOT’s existing 3G network in the area, according to a source at TOT, the state telephone company.
Read the original article:
Samart offers new 3G plan to TOT
Implementation of Reforms in Thailand
Infrastructure plays a crucial role in economic development and enrichment of living standards. Various stages of economic development require different levels of infrastructure upgrades or enhancements to ensure infrastructure in fact facilitates economic activities. Thailand has been facing a series of infrastructure challenges, both new and well-established. To name a few: there is a need for infrastructure services to catch up with economic development and international competition, manage the growth in urban areas, respond to global energy prices, and ensure basic services for the poor.
Samart Corp has informally proposed building a 3G network in greater Bangkok for TOT to lease. The network would complement TOT’s existing 3G network in the area, according to a source at TOT, the state telephone company.
Forex
Strong baht sends jitters through Thai export sector
Thailand’s private sector has expressed serious concern over the strengthening baht, which has rallied to its highest level against the US dollar for six years and may badly affect the country’s export
The baht has gained 5.5% against the US dollar since January and now stands at 30-31 baht per US$, outperforming other currencies in the region.
(more…)commodities
Thailand’s rice exports hampered by strong baht
Thai rice exports are likely to stay below targets as the strong baht weakens competitiveness in the world market (Photo: Bangkok Post)
Bangkok (VNA) – Thai rice exports are likely to stay below targets as the strong baht weakens
competitiveness in the world market.
Forex
Thailand Futures Exchange (TFEX) expands on the back of trade war
The baht has strengthened to a six-year high and it is likely to further appreciate. This is an opportunity for investors to invest in the low-risk Thailand Futures Exchange (TFEX) market.
BANGKOK, 15 September 2019(NNT) – The Thai economy is experiencing a slowdown mostly due to several external factors, particularly the volatile global economy and the ongoing trade war between China and the United States.
(more…)
Thailand Ecommerce Market: Shooting For Success
At present, the Thai ecommerce market is valued at USD 3.5 billion. According to a Google Temasek study, Thailand’s e-commerce...
Aspire Set to Become First SME Neobank in Southeast Asia with US$32.5 Million Raise
The recent financing has been led by Mass-Mutual Ventures Southeast Asia with participation from Silicon Valley’s Arc Labs and existing...
How is Thailand Bringing Technology to the Table?
In Asia, a country like Thailand has taken the initiative to implement agricultural biotechnology in its industry. The country has...
Strong baht sends jitters through Thai export sector
Condominium Developers Diversify into Recurring Income Properties
Less Than Zero: The New Normal for Interest Rates?
EU to revive free trade talks with Thailand
Thailand ready to host ASEAN Summit from Nov 2 – 4
Haze from Indonesian fires reaches Phuket and Krabi
One million people register on first day of Chim-Shop-Chai program
Thailand ranked sixth among countries with best healthcare
Retail in the age of social media
How the spectrum price affects 5G development in Thailand?
Asia’s Economic Outlook Dims as Trade and Investment Weaken
Thailand ranked 25th by expats as best spot to live
Bangkok Tops Mastercard’s Cities Index For The Fourth Consecutive Year
Trump’s currency war without a cause
