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- Business News
Thailand’s SME D Bank offers interest-free loans to entrepreneurs
Thailand’s Small and Medium Enterprise Development Bank (SME D Bank) has partnered with the National Innovation Agency (NIA) to offer interest-free loans for up to three years to entrepreneurs developing innovative products and services. Phichit Mitrawong, Managing Director of SME D Bank, announced this initiative following the signing of a cooperation agreement with the NIA yesterday. The agreement aims to…
- Thailand News
Big boobed Thai woman’s mango sticky rice stall a hit in Mae Klong
The mango season has arrived with a buzz this year, attracting attention from mango farmers and savvy entrepreneurs like a young, big-boobed Thai woman whose roadside mango stall has gained widespread popularity. Nanthapat Boonmee, also known as Boom Bim, has a roadside mango sticky rice stall called Boom Bim’s Mango Sticky Rice with Big Boobs, situated in Sri Champa Street, Mae…
- Business News
Thai govt to review ASEAN-China FTA amid business concerns
The Trade Negotiations Department and Team Thailand, a government body focused on bolstering economic growth, have been directed by the Commerce Ministry to undertake a comprehensive study of products under the ASEAN–China Free Trade Agreement (ACFTA). This comes in response to concerns over the surge of low-cost Chinese goods in the domestic market. Commerce Minister Phumtham Wechayachai announced the ministry’s…
- Business News
FTI urges support for Thai SMEs to boost global herbal medicine exports
The Federation of Thai Industries (FTI) urged the government to strengthen its support for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) involved in herbal development and production. The move is aimed at enhancing their global competitiveness and propelling Thailand into the top 10 herbal medicine exporters worldwide. SMEs in the sector are currently struggling with insufficient funds for research and development, and…
- Thailand News
From threads to trends: Chiang Mai couple behind Thailand’s elephant pants phenomenon
In Chiang Mai, a business duo are turning Thailand’s iconic elephant pants into a global trend. Hailing from Chiang Mai, Kingkarn Samorn, the Managing Director, and Jakkaphum Samorn, the Director of Chinrada Garment Company, are the masterminds behind the rise of this iconic fashion phenomenon. From a small home office in 2013 to a sprawling modern factory in 2018, the…
- Phuket News
Phuket Rajabhat University launches entrepreneurial scheme for student innovation
The Phuket Rajabhat University in Thailand set in motion a pioneering scheme yesterday aimed at fostering entrepreneurial prowess amongst its students and sparking innovation within the community. This enterprising initiative, launched to nurture future business leaders, seeks to promote business designs born out of community innovation. The grand inauguration of the project was attended by dignitaries including Phuket Vice Governor…
- Thailand News
Thai entrepreneur couple found dead in their home, baffling Nakhon Ratchasima community
The dead bodies of a Thai entrepreneur couple, with a gripping rags-to-riches tale, were found on their home turf after having been out of touch for four days. A time-stamped 4pm report confirmed the event unfolded yesterday in the Nakhon Ratchasima district, northern Thailand. The shocking discovery of a Thai entrepreneur couple, aged 48 and 43 years old respectively, came…
- Thailand News
Thai entrepreneur refutes allegations of unpaid fermented fish sauce order
High-profile Thai online business entrepreneur Pimry Pie addressed allegations made against her by a fermented fish sauce factory owner. The owner, known by the pseudonym ‘Kob,’ claimed that Pimry Pie unfairly commissioned her factory, causing approximately 13 million baht in damages. Kob accused Pimry Pie of refusing to accept the fish sauce produced, leading to substantial losses for the factory. The incident,…
