Bank of Thailand Approves Use of Facial Recognition in Banks
BANGKOK (Xinhua) — The Thai central bank on Thursday announced that it has given the green light for six commercial banks to offer facial recognition using the electronic Know Your Customer (e-KYC) technology to verify the identity of new customers when opening online deposit accounts.
Thailand’s Agricultural Exports Under FTA Reach 500 billion baht
BANGKOK - Mr. Chantanon Wannakejohn, Secretary-General of the Office of Agricultural Economics (OAE) at the Ministry of Agriculture and Cooperatives, revealed the overall picture...
Of Pokemon and Creepy Dolls: The Trendiest Trends of 2016
While the world churned, many of us kept busy finding new obsessions to keep us happy.
Thailand-Myanmar Visa Exemption Starts Tonight
BANGKOK — Thai travelers with an itch to visit Myanmar can do so without a whim-killing run to the embassy, starting tonight at midnight.
Thai-China 'One Tablet Per Child' Contract Terminated
(5 February) The government's plan to equip every school pupil with a tablet computer has been put on hold, as a Chinese supplier terminated the contract with the Thai authorities.
Oil Giant Saudi Aramco Has Profits of $161B in 2022
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Oil giant Saudi Aramco said Sunday it earned a $161 billion profit last year, attributing its earnings to...
Prayuth Tells Foreign Investors 'Not To Worry'
BANGKOK — Prime Minister and junta leader Gen. Prayuth Chan-ocha told a group of foreign investors in Bangkok today "not to worry" about Thailand’s political situation.
Thailand to Reopen to Vaccinated Tourists From 10 Countries
BANGKOK — Vaccinated travelers from countries declared to be at a low risk of coronavirus outbreak will soon be able to visit Thailand without having to undergo any quarantine, Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha said on Monday night.
Economy Shrinks 6.4% in Q3, Gov’t Inks Deal to Borrow From ADB
BANGKOK (Xinhua) — Thailand's economy improved in the third quarter after the government eased COVID-19 restrictions and then rolling out a series of stimulus measures, said Thailand's economic planning agency on Monday.
Nike Deal Ends German Soccer’s Long-Standing Relationship With Adidas
BERLIN (AP) — German soccer and Adidas are breaking up.
American sportswear giant Nike will supply all of Germany’s national teams with its apparel and...