First Bank In Thailand To Use Facial Recognition To Open Accounts
Krungsri (Bank of Ayudhya) has introduced facial recognition through electronic Know Your Customer (e-KYC) technology for verifying the identities of people as they open a deposit account. Under the Bank of Thailand’s regulatory sandbox, the technology
Air Pollution Cuts Lives Short By More Than Two Years In Polluted Areas Of Thailand
Long-term exposure to fine particulate pollution is shortening the average Thai’s life expectancy by more than two years. As residents in Bangkok, Thailand, report coughing up blood and suffering from nosebleeds due to extreme levels
Bangkok Among Asia’s Top 10 Most Expensive Locations For Expatriates
Bangkok ranks in 10th place with an average US$3,880 (Bt122,757) monthly rental cost for an unfurnished three-bedroom apartment. Hong Kong remains the most expensive location in the world for expatriate rent, with typical expat accommodation
International Women’s Day 2019
The European Union (EU) and UN Women jointly launched a three-year WeEmpower Asia programme on Friday to encourage the private sector to expand economic participation and business opportunities for women in seven Asian countries: Thailand,
Ministry of Labour Successful Seminar
WHAT A SUCCESS! The Ministry of Labour Seminar with DTCC was a great and informative event yesterday! Mrs. Vichada George, Director for Foreign Workers Administration Office, presented a wealth of new information regarding the latest
LEGO and its massive hit in China
It seems as if children in China are just as crazy about Lego as kids everywhere else, and the toy manufacturer’s latest results would appear to suggest their parents are less prone to buying the
The development of bio-economy in Thailand
The Ministry of Industry is working out a roadmap for investment in the development of bio-economy in Thailand. The bio-economy industry is one of the Government’s target industries and is part of the five future
Responsible Supply Chains in Asia Project
Thailand’s Minister of Labour H.E. Police General Adul Sangsingkeohas identified public-private collaboration as crucial to bring responsible business practices into supply chains in the country and presided the event on “Decent Work for Sustainable enterprises in