Thailand News
Thailand News Wed 22 May 2013
Baha Mar Selects Global Gaming Asset Management (GGAM) To Manage Casino Operations Of $3.5 Billion Integrated Resort
GGAM Executives Involved with Developing, Operating World Class Destinations; Bring Best In Class Casino Management to Bahamian Project Baha Mar Ltd. today announced that Global Gaming Asset Management (GGAM), one of the casino industry's most successful management teams, has been retained to manage the Baha Marread more
Photo Release: Mr. Banthoon Lamsam introduces “The Seductive Spell of Lanna”
Recently at KASIKORNBANK Head Office, KASIKORNBANK Chairman Mr. Banthoon Lamsam, introduces his first novel “The Seductive Spell of Lanna”, a fantasy fiction based on the Eastern Lanna legend. The 608 page book is priced at 369 Baht, available at Naiin Bookstore and other leading bookstores. Participantsread more
Tulip Group to Focus only on Hotel Development
Pattaya Property Developer Tulip Group has today announced that the group’s prime focus will now be expanding their hotel portfolio. For the past 3 years Tulip have focused on bringing branded residences to the Pattaya Real estate sector, these properties include Centara Avenue Residence & Suites, Waterfrontread more
Thai Tasters (Until 31 May 2013) At Spice & Rice Thai Restaurant, The Sukosol Bangkok
Eat your way around Thailand this month with our delicious tasting plate at The Sukosol’s award winning and irresistible Thai restaurant. Just perfect for a light lunch, afternoon snack or meal starter. Savour such delights as sauteed minced chicken and shrimp in egg net, pineapple segments filled with mincedread more
New Research From Acision Reveals 79% of US Consumers are Now Using Multi-Service Messaging but There is a Unique Opportunity for Carriers to Offer Richer Services
Accelerating RCS and Richer Messaging Services would address consumer requirements for a singular messaging platform in North America, maintaining carrier relevance and loyalty 72% of US consumers surveyed are using multiple messaging services each day, triggered by speed, rich features and cost. IM/OTT messaging isread more
UBM India's Giving Back - NGO India 2013 Conference Focuses on Building Fruitful NGO-Government-Corporate Partnerships
With the recent amendments in the Companies Bill, India is all set to become the first country to make the disclosure of CSR activities mandatory. According to the Standing Committee on Finance, 2% of average net profit for the last 3 years of companies should be made mandatory for companies with a net worth of INRread more
BOT: Commercial Banks Loan Rates
Bank MOR MLR MRR Ceiling* Default* Credit Card Commercial Banks registered in Thailand Bangkok Bank 7.3750 7.0000 8.0000 16.0000 23.0000 20.0000 Krung Thai Bank 7.3750 7.0000 8.0000 18.0000 20.0000 Kasikornbank 7.4800 7.0000 8.1000 23.1000 25.1000 20.0000 The Siam Commercial Bank 7.4250 7.0000 8.1000 20.1000 23.1000read more
BOT: Commercial Banks Deposit Rates
Bank Saving Fixed 3 mths 6 mths 12 mths 24 mths Commercial Banks registered in Thailand Bangkok Bank 0.7500 1.6250 2.0000 2.0000 2.2500 2.3750 2.5000 2.6250 Krung Thai Bank 0.7500 1.6250 2.0000 2.0000 2.2500 2.2500 2.5000 2.6250 Kasikornbank 0.7500 1.6000 2.0000 1.9500 2.2500 2.3000 2.4500 2.5500 The Siam Commercialread more
BOT: Credit Card Rates
Bank Credit Card Commercial Banks registered in Thailand Bangkok Bank 20.0000 Krung Thai Bank Kasikornbank 20.0000 The Siam Commercial Bank 20.0000 Bank of Ayudhya TMB Bank 20.0000 United Overseas Bank (Thai) Company Ltd. 20.0000 CIMB THAI Bank Standard Chartered Bank (Thai) 20.0000 Thanachart Bank 15.0000 TISCO Bankread more
Malaysia Convention & Exhibition Bureau: Malaysia Is Hosting Sudirman Cup 2013
Malaysia hosts the world's premiere mixed team badminton championship Sudirman Cup 2013 after years of touring in Europe and China. For the first time in Malaysia, throngs of badminton fans come together to witness the aerodynamic shuttle spins among top players as they battle to emerge champions at the Sudirman Cupread more
Photo Release: The Value Systems Announces Readiness of Cloud Service Providers
The Value Systems Co., Ltd. (A Member of ECS Holdings), one of leading IT distributor in Thailand, has autorized as 'SPLA' provider from Microsoft Thailand. The Program is for ISP and Hoster customers. Mr. Somsak Pejthaveeporndej, President, The Value Systems Co., Ltd., has participated as a keynote speaker in aread more
Shanghai style stir-fried braised pork belly at Hong Kong Cafe
Throughout the month of May and June, Hong Kong Cafe Restaurant at IMPACT introduces a food promotion on a new delightful dish, Shanghai style stir fried braised pork’s belly. This menu gives a taste of authentic Shanghai cuisine, of which customer can enjoy perfect braised pork belly that is delicately stirread more
Thai bourse clarifies INTUCH shareholder status
In responding to some newspapers which have raised questions about the status of Shin Corporation pcl (INTUCH) on MSCI Global Standard Indices, The Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET) would like to announce that SET has already provided relevant information to MSCI on this matter, and that the general public can obtainread more
KBank and KTB to arrange CH. Karnchang’s Debentures for subscription in early June with 5% coupon rate.
KASIKORNBANK and Krung Thai Bank have been appointed as joint lead arrangers for the Public Offering of The Debentures of CH. Karnchang No. 1/2013, with five year and nine month tenor. The issue size will be worth up to 4 billion Baht due in 2019, and is available for subscription by retail and institutionalread more
Nominations Open for the ESCAP-Sasakawa Award for Disability-Inclusive Business in Asia and the Pacific
Bangkok (UN ESCAP Strategic Communications and Advocacy Section) Businesses that recognize the added value of diversity are now eligible for the pioneering ESCAP Sasakawa Award for Disability Inclusive Business in Asia and the Pacific. The Award, developed in partnership by the United Nations Economic and Socialread more