Kasikorn bank expanding overseas
Thailand’s Kasikornbank bank is looking to expand into Indonesia next year. The entry is expected to be by way of acquisitions and then local...
The AEC and its ecommerce potential, part 3
In the last issue in this series looking at the ecommerce potential of the AEC member states we touched on the fact that many...
U-tapao airport’s overhaul to become top priority for the Eastern Economic Corridor expansion.
The overhaul of U-tapao airport, near to Pattaya, is to move to the top of the government’s agenda, as is the creation of a...
Enjoy your time at Beachspot Restaurant and Hostel at Jomtien Beach.
Beachspot Restaurant and Hostel is a DJ lounge, restaurant and hostel all in one. Patrons can chill out at sunset and enjoy their deep...
Cape Dara resort Pattaya wins Tripadvisor Certificate of Excellence
CAPE DARA RESORT PATTAYA – is a 5 star beachfront resort on private beach, on the prime North –side of Pattaya bay with 264...
Southeast Asian Business Roundup
Indonesia
Indonesian state-owned electricity company Perusahaan Listrik Negara (PLN) is slated to raise US$1.5 billion from a global bonds issuance in April.
PLN had planned to...
Thailand Business Roundup
Tencent recently strengthened its presence in the Thai market by way of a joint venture (JV) with Thailand-based Ookbee, creating a firm called Ookbee...
Thailand Post to transform for the digital era
Thailand post will transform itself over the next two years so as to become more competitive in the digital era.
Whilst the digital era has...
Thailand to increase its tourism targets.
Thailand’s 2017 tourism revenue target has been increased to 2.71 trillion baht, from 2.5 trillion earlier last year, by the Tourism and Sports Ministry,...
The AEC and its ecommerce potential, part 2
In the previous issue we took a different slant on previous articles regarding the Asean Economic Community (AEC), choosing to start a series on...