A line in the sand
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While many leaders applaud giving the country a timeline for reopening, some question whether Thailand is equipped
published : 28 Jun 2021 at 07:05
9 Yaksa statues at Suvarnabhumi airport are adorned with face masks to remind the public to remain vigilant during the pandemic. (Photo: Varuth Hirunyatheb)
The government s recent announcement of an ambitious plan to reopen the country by mid-October and curb household debt amid a battered economy has drawn mixed views from the business world, given the challenges ahead.
RISK OR RELIEF?
The plan to reopen Thailand holds the promise of more bustling economic activity, but it carries a fear the public health system could be overwhelmed if the country is unable to control virus outbreaks, according to the Federation of Thai Industries (FTI).
From a small electrical appliance shop on Phatthanakan Road in Bangkok three decades ago, Jay Mart has become a tech-driven empire with a market cap of 35 billion baht under the reins of Adisak Sukumvitaya, who controls the business under the maxim "be first and stay different".
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Jay Mart targets JFin uptake
Token to attract new clients, boost income
published : 7 May 2021 at 04:06 JFin coins will serve as a token for buying services from Jay Mart and its units.
SET-listed Jay Mart is gearing up for mass adoption of its JFin coins, which can serve as a tool for customers using the token to purchase services from the company and its subsidiaries.
The company also aims to provide the coin to 5,000 employees under an employee token ownership plan (ETOP) as well as 4,000 sales agents for the first time in the country.
The company said the move would be a boon for its business and add trade value to JFin coins.