Since 2010, Thai firms have led or taken part in $83 billion of overseas M&A, including 18 deals of $1 billion or more.

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What we need is actually abundant exit opportunities for startups, not unicorns, writes Beacon VC investment manager Nat Wittayatanaseth.

The post Guest post: We don’t need a unicorn in Thailand. We need a medium-sized IPO. appeared first on DealStreetAsia.

The offices were shut for five days of cleaning after a Singapore employee, who previously visited the Bangkok office, tested positive for the coronavirus.

The post Grab shuts Singapore, Thailand offices after coronavirus infection appeared first on DealStreetAsia.

A consortium that includes SMBC and Kasikornbank is providing debt funding for the project.

The post Nexif Energy secures funding for 92MW co-generation power project in Thailand appeared first on DealStreetAsia.

The anti-monopoly watchdog received complaints that food delivery platforms have increased their service fees for restaurants from 20% to up to 40%.

The post Thailand warns food delivery apps against overcharging amid COVID-19 outbreak appeared first on DealStreetAsia.

The deal is the largest inbound industrial transaction in Vietnam in the last three years.

The post Thailand’s Stark Corporation acquires Vietnamese cable makers for $240m appeared first on DealStreetAsia.

RISE said it will use the funds to expand beyond Thailand to Singapore, Indonesia and Malaysia.

The post SEA Digest: Thailand’s RISE, Indonesia’s Webtrace raise seed funding appeared first on DealStreetAsia.

Thai SCB is looking to issue loans up to $214 million over the next five years in Myanmar.

The post Thailand’s Siam Commercial Bank secures nod to set up unit in Myanmar appeared first on DealStreetAsia.

The investment will be done through its unit Kasikorn Vision.

The post Thailand’s Kasikornbank gets approval for $40m stake in Myanmar lender appeared first on DealStreetAsia.

Kiatnakin Bank was the country's tenth-largest commercial lender by assets in 2019. 

The post IFC weighs $100m green loan for Thailand’s Kiatnakin Bank appeared first on DealStreetAsia.

Thai Airways, which suspended its flights last month, was already facing financial trouble, reporting losses since 2017.

The post Thailand govt expects liquidity support for Thai Airways next week appeared first on DealStreetAsia.

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Not only are tourists still coming, but they've been arriving in increasing numbers in recent years, according to government data.

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Thailand reported five new coronavirus cases but no deaths on Sunday, bringing the total to 3,009 cases and 56 deaths since the outbreak started in the country in January.

Thailand reported five new coronavirus cases but no deaths on Sunday, bringing the total to 3,009 cases and 56 deaths since the outbreak started in the country in January.

In recent decades, Thailand has been an attractive destination for migrant workers due to its relatively high wages and its fast economic growth. A joint report by the OECD Development Centre and the International Labour Organisation, How Immigrants contribute to Thailand’s economy, demonstrates the contribution of migrant workers and makes recommendations regarding the enhancement of this contribution.

Thailand, officially known as the kingdom of Thailand, is good-looking country snuggled in the center of dry Indochina peninsula and Southeast Asia. Lately, the country emerges as one of the most accepted traveler destinations worldwide....

Thailand reported five new coronavirus cases but no deaths on Sunday, bringing the total to 3,009 cases and 56 deaths since the outbreak started in the country in January.

Thailand reported five new coronavirus cases but no deaths on Sunday, bringing the total to 3,009 cases and 56 deaths since the outbreak started in the country in January.

Recently, after examining hundreds of photos taken by camera traps set-up to monitor clouded leopards in the park, three Smithsonian researchers say Khao Yai also is quite popular with a different kind of visitor: poachers.

The post Poachers at large in Thailand’s nature reserves despite ranger outposts appeared first on Smithsonian Insider.

After Tropical Depression 19W moved ashore in central Vietnam NASA-NOAA's Suomi NPP satellite passed over the system and found some powerful thunderstorms over Thailand, Vietnam and Laos capable of dropping heavy rainfall.

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Despite a few setbacks, such as the 2004 tsunami and recent political unrest, Phuket remains Thailand's showcase tourist destination. Its palm-fringed beaches,

A spectacular scene unfolds every year in Chiang Mai, Thailand, when thousands of candle-lit paper lanterns are released into the sky and Ping River.

This technology could help Thailand's stray dog population go from zeroes to heroes.

All is not well in the Land of Smiles, and not everyone is happy with the coup and the way the aftermath has panned out.

Prolific Sports, Inc., a Nevada based sports management company with offices in Los Angeles has recently embarked on their global expansion business model with major focus on Africa and Asia.

Over 60% of the world's ocean plastic comes from 5 countries, including Thailand. Luumi aims to remove 1 million plastic bags from circulation through a partnership with local monks.

Despite not winning a match, Thailand proves to be the feel-good story of the Women's T20 World Cup, as Australian crowds warm to their positivity and sense of fun.

Coronavirus has crippled the global tourism industry and in Thailand that means it includes elephants. As a result of the pandemic many elephants are heading back to their natural habitats.

The 419 scammers are afraid that they are going to pay your fake fund into the wrong bank account, so they want to make sure if they have the correct banking details... how considerate of them.

Acoustic & Lighting Systems And Arcadia Tech Are Now Representing The Company’s Products In These Key Territories.

Chewy and Miley, both two-year-old Schnauzer dogs, are getting their hair cut at a groomer in Bangkok for the first time since the new coronavirus outbreak began in Thailand in January.

Hi everyone.hows life during COVID19I'm now in Brisbane visiting Archie. I know this is a challenging time for us. Many people have to stay away from family some people have to work from home and some might lose their jobs. I have

I have had the privilege of being at the IHF centre in Thailand for just over two weeks now. It has been quite the adventure but as life is an adventure I have loved every minute of it well most of the minutes. I arrived on the night of the 15th of Septe

So when I last blogged about our wonderful stay on Phu Quoc Island I was writing from an coffee shop in Saigon on Friday afternoon. I wasn't aware at the time but we had begun what would basically be 51 hours in transit as we blundered our way to an isla

Whether you’re looking for Islands, nightlife or cultural experiences, those best things to do in Thailand have you covered. Thailand is one of the most popular backpacker destinations in the world. This special place has...

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WET markets in Asia are still trading despite the devastating spread of coronavirus around the world.

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Amateur Traveler talks to Matt Kepkes of NomadicMatt.com about his trip to the ancient capitals of Thailand: Ayutthaya, Lopburi and Sukhothai. Before the capital moved to Bangkok it was in each of these three cities as invaders came in from what is now Cambodia and Burma and then were subsequently repelled. Instead of taking the night train to Chang Mai as many tourists do, Matt and his traveling companions explored these cities on the way. In their travels they found ancient temples (some in ruins and some well preserved), wonderful night markets, troops of monkeys, friendly people and a slice of rural Thailand.

Hear about travel to Thailand as the Amateur Traveler talks to Taiss and Rob from togethertowherever.com about the country where they lived as expats for some time.

Hear about travel to Krabi, Thailand as the Amateur Traveler talks to Annette Fortner from chaseforadventure.com about this tropical paradise.

Thailand has become a key destination for migrant workers, primarily from Myanmar, Cambodia, and Laos. Many lack authorization, however, and as their numbers have grown, so has the government's intent in regulating their movement—sometimes provoking unintended results. This article explores recent patterns in labor migration to Thailand and examines the likely impacts of a 2017 decree criminalizing illegal employment.

Name: Lynchee Buakham Home: Chaing Rai,Thailand Born in: April 1983 Joined OM Ships: January 2013 Previous employment: Marketing assistant Current job on board: Hotel Services team member

Refugee children arriving in the United States have had higher rates of elevated blood lead levels than US-born children. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommends blood lead screening of all refugee children within 3 months after their arrival in the United States.

This is the first investigation we are aware of to examine and identify risk factors for lead poisoning among US-bound refugee children living in camps overseas, before their arrival in the United States. (Read the full article)