Thailand’s DTAC Finally Approved for 3G

It’s taken 3 years with lots of accusations thrown about resulting in hurt feelings all around but CAT has now approved DTAC’s request to go live with a commercial 3G service. Up until now, DTAC has been conducting limited 3G “testing” at 36 approved sites while AIS and True Move had already received approval from […]

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Thailand’s MBK offering condo financing for foreigners

Thai institutional group MBK PLC is now offering financing to foreigners on freehold condominiums through its subsidiary MBK Guarantee Ltd. This appears to be an extremely notable development in Thailand, where previously financing was nearly impossible to obtain for foreigners. Loans from THB2 million to THB20 million (US$63,431-634,313) are being offered with monthly payments from […]

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