Charoen Pokphand Group and Gulf Energy Development Pcl, among Thailand’s largest business groups, are vying for the country’s new virtual bank licenses as the Bank of Thailand opens applications.
Real estate tycoons’ sons arrested in Thailand after alleged police brawl
Footage shows Oscar Day allegedly rumbling with the officer in question — senior sergeant Maj Somsak Noo-iad — after an attempt to block the recording.
New Zealand tycoons shocked after sons’ brawl with police during Thailand holiday
New Zealand’s millionaire real estate tycoons Laurence and Katrina Day have been left in distress after their two sons were banned from Thailand after brawling with police.
UN rapporteur for Myanmar: Thailand taking hard look at situation
In an interview, Tom Andrews talks with BenarNews affiliate Radio Free Asia about recent Thai Parliament seminar on Myanmar.
Thailand revokes visas for New Zealand tourists arrested for attacking police officer
Authorities in Thailand arrested two New Zealand tourists and revoked their visas after they attacked a police officer. Immigration authorities banned brothers Hamish Day, 36, and Oscar Day, 38, from …
Tycoons from Thailand enter real estate fray
Vietnam’s real estate market is witnessing a new wave of Thai investment, with an expanding range of veterans.
The shape of finance to come
Wipawin Promboon, senior director of the financial institutions’ strategy department at the Bank of Thailand, said the formation of virtual banks should lead to lower interest rates and fees as they …
Brit facing the death penalty after being accused of drug dealing in Thailand
A British man caught by undercover police allegedly dealing class-A drugs to tourists is facing the death penalty in Thailand. Charly Garcia, from London, is accused of selling extremely dangerous …
Kiwi brothers reportedly arrested in Thailand after wrestling, injuring police officer
The pair were ordered to stop by police after allegedly riding motorcycles too fast and failing to stay in the left lane.
New flights to Thailand soon as govt hikes seat quota
India and Thailand expand flight connectivity to boost trade and tourism, increasing airline capacities and destinations for travelers.