Nissan Motor Co.’s unit in Thailand plans to hire over 2,000 new workers as the company seeks to shore up its last remaining large-scale production base in Southeast Asia.
Why are there protests in Thailand and what will happen next?
A new phase of political chaos, on top of the coronavirus pandemic and economic woes, is pushing Thailand in an unpredictable direction. Youth-led pro-democracy protests are demanding the removal of …
Security Bank, Thailand’s Krungsri complete deal
Lender Security Bank Corp. has completed a deal to sell 50 percent of its consumer finance unit, SB Finance (SBF) Co., to Bank of Ayudhya, forming what is expected to become a formidable consumer …
Japan’s Line lets Thai users bank via chat app
Japan’s Line announced on Monday the launch of a “social banking” platform in Thailand that lets users access financial services through the company’s popular chat app. By continuing to browse this …
A closer look at Thailand’s model of ‘Baramee’
Why is Thailand in political turmoil once again? Some I hear blame “outsiders”. I disagree. What happens to Thailand, starts in Thailand; nowhere else, and succeeds or fails, thanks to Thai values and …
Jefferies Announces Co-Brand Alliance With TISCO Securities in Thailand
Jefferies today announced that it has established a co-brand alliance with TISCO Securities Company Limited for the cash equities business in Thailand. Under the arrangement, Jefferies will distribute …
The Taiwan–India ‘Milk Tea Alliance’
Titled “Milk Tea Alliance,” a reference to an earlier solidarity movement uniting pro-democracy netizens in Taiwan, Thailand and Hong Kong, the meme showed Taiwan’s President Tsai Ing-wen and India’s …
Thailand’s Krungsri completes acquisition of 50% of Security Bank’s consumer finance unit
Security Bank Corp. announced Tuesday the completion of its partnership deal with Thailand’s Bank of Ayudhya (Krungsri) for the acquisition of a substantial stake in the local lender’s consumer …
Thailand’s Krungsri completes acquisition of 50% of Security Bank’s consumer finance unit
Security Bank Corp. announced Tuesday the completion of its partnership deal with Thailand’s Bank of Ayudhya (Krungsri) for the acquisition of a substantial stake in the local lender’s consumer …
Thai Central Bank Chief Signals Support Amid Uneven Recovery
Bank of Thailand’s new governor said he’s looking into new measures to boost the economy as it faces a long and uneven road to recovery from the coronavirus pandemic.