As consumers in Southeast Asia become increasingly aware of the importance of safeguarding their financial data, they want to see additional security features offered by banks and mobile wallet providers, says a study by the online security firm Kaspersky. The survey conducted by YouGov in July 2021 discovered that 67% of users of digital banking […]
Read MoreDomestic travel sentiment remains weak amid a five-digit surge in daily cases and higher commodity prices, despite incentives like the We Travel Together hotel subsidy scheme and local events aimed at generating more trips. “Bookings from the fourth phase of the stimulus haven’t yet picked up as strong as hoteliers expected due to Omicron concerns,” […]
Read MoreThailand’s falling birth rate is poised to wreak havoc on the economy and society, with experts saying the trend will see the country’s workforce shrink and more senior citizens adding to the burden of their relatives. Deputy Public Health Minister Sathit Pitutecha said the declining rate is threatening to unleash a host of problems, especially considering […]
Read MoreBANGKOK, Feb 14 — The Thai government is planning to reopen Thailand-Malaysia border in March to boost tourist arrivals, as Malaysian tourists have been the largest group of visitors to Thailand before the Covid-19 pandemic. The Centre for Covid-19 Situation Administration (CCSA) and Tourism Emergency Operation Centre (EOC) has been ordered to prepare and outline […]
Read MoreThe Finance Ministry is expected to propose cutting the excise tax on diesel to the cabinet on Tuesday, in a bid to ease the impact on the cost of transport, a ministry source said on Monday. Finance Minister Arkhom Termpittayapaisith and Energy Minister Supattanapong Punmeechaow had discussed the proposal, as high oil prices are affecting […]
Read MoreThe opening of a new international border between Cambodia and Thailand is expected to further enhance trade and tourism cooperation between the two countries. Experts believe that the opening of Thmar Da International Border will open up a special economic zone through domestic and international travels besides enabling trading between the two countries. Thmar Da […]
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