Tuesday was a dramatic day in Thailand as parliament staved off a potential political crisis by finally voting for a new prime minister as one of the country’s most polarizing figures returned from a …
American tourist forced to apologize in Thailand after blowing marijuana smoke on crowded street
An American tourist was forced to apologize after blowing a large cloud of cannabis smoke on a crowd of people in Thailand. American tourist Angkhan Vorac Chhieng was caught on video using a …
Can Thailand’s new government move forward?
Property mogul-turned-politician Srettha Thavisin will lead a coalition government of former archrivals, while the winner of the election will remain in opposition.Thai lawmakers voted in Srettha …
Thai bank debuts mobile remittances to Myanmar
BANGKOK — Major Thai lender Kasikornbank said on Tuesday it has partnered with Myanmar’s Kanbawza (KBZ) Bank to start a smartphone-based remittance service for sending money from Thailand to Myanmar.
Thailand’s KBank in talks to buy Vietnam lender in up to $1-B deal -sources
HANOI/SINGAPORE – Thailand’ssecond-biggestlenderKasikornbank is intalkstobuyconsumer finance provider Home CreditVietnamin adealofupto $1billionthat would further its push to expand inVietnam, …
Srettha Thavisin elected Thailand’s new prime minister after months of political deadlock
The Pheu Thai Party’s Srettha Thavisin will become Thailand’s prime minister after clinching parliamentary support in a Tuesday vote. Srettha, a real estate mogul who entered the Thai political landscape mere months ago under the Pheu Thai’s mantle, required 375 votes to become premier and set up Bangkok’s next government.
Thailand’s Srettha to Become PM After Securing Endorsement of Parliament
The Pheu Thai Party’s Srettha Thavisin will become Thailand’s prime minister after winning the backing of lawmakers on Tuesday in a joint vote of the bicameral parliament. Srettha, a real estate mogul thrust into politics just a few months before a May general election,
Exclusive: Thailand’s KBank in talks to buy Vietnam lender in up to $1 bln deal – sources
HANOI/SINGAPORE, Aug 22 (Reuters) – Thailand’s second-biggest lender Kasikornbank (KBANK.BK) is in talks to buy consumer finance provider Home Credit Vietnam in a deal of up to $1 billion that would …
New Thai leader Srettha Thavisin is a wealthy property developer who didn’t hide his political views
The leader of one of Thailand’s best-known property empires has been selected prime minister just nine months after joining a political party that champions the poor. Parliament confirmed Srettha …
Srettha Thavisin: Football-loving Property Mogul Turned Thai PM
Srettha Thavisin’s confirmation as Thailand’s 30th prime minister caps a swift and unexpected journey from the boardroom to the summit of political power.