Chayut Setboonsarng
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Thailand’s Siam Commercial Bank secures nod to set up unit in Myanmar
Thai SCB is looking to issue loans up to $214 million over the next five years in Myanmar.
Thailand warns food delivery apps against overcharging amid COVID-19 outbreak
The anti-monopoly watchdog received complaints that food delivery platforms have increased their service fees for restaurants from 20% to up to 40%.
SCG packaging unit’s $1b Thai IPO put on hold amid coronavirus outbreak
The Bangkok-listed company had planned to launch an IPO of the subsidiary in the first half of 2020.
CP Group’s $10b Tesco deal to test mettle of Thai antitrust watchdog
The Office of Trade Competition Commission is awaiting CP Group's request for merger approval to study the impact on the economy, market competition a
Thai hospital operator BDMS makes $3b buyout offer for Bumrungrad
BDMS already owns a 25% stake in Bumrungrad Hospital.
Banned Thai opposition party says junta helped Malaysia’s 1MDB cover-up
At least six countries have launched money laundering, financial mismanagement and criminal probes into 1MDB dealings.
Central Group, Austria’s Signa buying Swiss retailer Globus for $1b
The deal represents the latest European expansion for Central Group, owned by the billionaire Chirathivat family.
Singapore’s GIC, Capital Research investing in Thailand’s Central Retail IPO
Central Retail, controlled by Chirathivat family's Central Group, will use the funds to partly repay debt.
Thailand’s Central Retail cuts target IPO price to lower end of initial range
The spread suggests the IPO will still raise $2.23 billion to 2.39 billion.
Central Retail plans to raise up to $2.7b in Thailand’s biggest IPO
Subscription for investors will begin on Feb. 6.
