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Loneliness pervades Thailand, poll finds
Business, William Hicks, Published on 17/12/2019
» Despite spending hours on social media each day connecting with friends, many Thais say they are still lonely and trust machines more than people, according to a new report by Kantar Thailand.
Startup launches 'Airbnb of fitness'
Business, William Hicks, Published on 16/12/2019
» A Bangkok-based startup has launched an app that lets users get daily gym access at discount prices, aiming to tap the health-conscious business travellers and tourists visiting the city.
Firms persevere despite WeWork fiasco
Business, William Hicks, Published on 11/12/2019
» As financial troubles plague the largest co-working company in the world, an uncertain future awaits WeWork. Local co-working players, meanwhile, see an opportunity not only to expand into the market, but to redefine the business model as well.
One Bangkok's intricate launch strategy
Business, William Hicks, Published on 10/12/2019
» The developers behind One Bangkok, the 120-billion-baht megaproject being built next to Lumpini Park, are placing big bets on standing out in an area seeing a notable uptick in mixed-use development.
Blockchain stands at the precipice
Business, William Hicks, Published on 03/12/2019
» Following the crash in cryptocurrency prices, the future of blockchain remains uncertain, yet enthusiasm abounded at the World Blockchain Summit held in Bangkok on Monday for the potential of this fledgling technology.
Simple Foods banking on new factory
Business, William Hicks, Published on 30/11/2019
» From a small home operation to an exporter to 30 countries, Simple Foods has helped popularise almond milk in Thailand and plans to boost production next year with the opening of a new production facility.
Shirt maker Supara goes algorithmic to suit clients
Business, William Hicks, Published on 29/11/2019
» The family-owned Thai clothing company Supara Group aims to bring its brands into the modern era through intensely market-researched men's dress shirts and an omni-channel marketing push.
Business optimism holds firm
Business, William Hicks, Published on 21/11/2019
» Regardless of slumping growth forecasts and export figures, business optimism in Thailand grew nominally this year but still measures lower than the global and Asia-Pacific average, according to a report by Grant Thornton.
Skilled workers pace Thai salary hikes
Business, William Hicks, Published on 21/11/2019
» Highly skilled workers in Thailand expect to see a 20-30% increase in salary if they switch jobs in 2020, another obstacle to companies already struggling from a shortage of talent and high turnover rates, according to a report by the recruitment agency Robert Walters.
New BDMS hospital to compete with Bumrungrad
Business, William Hicks, Published on 15/11/2019
» Bangkok Dusit Medical Services (BDMS) opened Bangkok International Hospital yesterday to tap into the established medical tourism sector.