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CEOs voice concerns for 2024
Business, Post Reporters, Published on 02/01/2024
» Thailand is projected to post slow economic growth in the near future compared with pre-pandemic rates. Several public and private agencies have GDP forecasts for 2024 ranging from 3-3.4%, excluding implementation of the government's digital wallet scheme.
Jockeying for leverage
News, Published on 10/07/2022
» A recent visit to Thailand by Chinese State Councillor and Foreign Minister Wang Yi as part of his two-week diplomatic mission comes as both nations mark the 10th anniversary of the China-Thailand strategic cooperative partnership.
New leadership in Seoul brings fresh ideas
News, Anucha Charoenpo, Published on 10/06/2022
» South Korea has a new administration under President Yoon Suk Yeol, who took office early last month. Many have speculated that the conservative leader would stray from his predecessor's approach to foreign policy, especially on North Korea.
Pipeline centrestage for censure debate
News, Post Reporters, Published on 17/05/2022
» Transparency, or the alleged lack of it, in the bidding for a concession to manage and operate the main water transmission pipeline system for the eastern region, including the government's flagship Eastern Economic Corridor (EEC), is set to be the highlight of the planned censure debate.
Doubts linger over 2022
News, Published on 02/01/2022
» Tourism in major tourist destinations has clearly been picking up despite the lingering spread of Covid-19, especially since the country's reopening on Nov 1. But all of a sudden, there came an unexpected turning point – the spread of the Omicron variant of the coronavirus.
Economic recovery in motion
News, Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 08/10/2021
» Thailand's plan to attract 1 million quality tourists by the first quarter of next year is to serve as a key blueprint to drive the economic recovery after almost two years of being hit by the coronavirus pandemic.
Expanding support beyond pandemic
News, Published on 06/09/2021
» South Korea and Thailand have agreed to support each other in the fight against the Covid-19 pandemic, as the global health crisis has turned into one of the greatest challenges to humankind in the modern era.
Pattaya eyes reopening
News, Published on 05/09/2021
» The lessons learned from Phuket which has led the way in reopening to foreign visitors since July 1, followed by Samui Plus two weeks later, have encouraged Pattaya to follow in their footsteps.
Using technology to overcome obstacles
Business, Suchit Leesa-nguansuk, Published on 30/06/2021
» Despite a string of challenges from the pandemic with more reliance on remote work and careful investment by customers, Schneider Electric, a global specialist in energy management and automation, is looking into digital power as a tool to unlock obstacles and believes it can be digital partner for Thailand.
Ambassador seeks ways to deepen ties
News, Kornchanok Raksaseri, Published on 17/05/2021
» The new French ambassador to Thailand's passion for Asia was immediately evident when he answered why he chose to be posted in Thailand.