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Srettha defends wage hike plan as businesses voice concern
Published on 07/05/2024
» Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin on Tuesday defended his plan to introduce a nationwide daily minimum wage of 400 baht (US$10.88) as a necessary move for the economy, as business groups voiced concerns about the impact of higher wage costs.
Strategic planning and forecasting in uncertain times
Business, Published on 07/05/2024
» Businesses nowadays not only have to tackle an economic slowdown, but also have to create value for stakeholders, from employees to customers to social and environmental advocates. Consequently, having the capability to accelerate value creation is critical.
Hong Kong's tourism industry still struggling to recover
Published on 07/05/2024
» HONG KONG: Hong Kong's tourism industry is still struggling to recover as the number of trips to the city over the Labour Day "golden week" holiday hit just two-thirds of pre-pandemic levels, the South China Morning Post can reveal.
More fiscal measures on the cards
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 07/05/2024
» The Finance Ministry plans to study fiscal measures that can create economic momentum following the implementation of the digital wallet stimulus project.
PM denies seeking to curb power of BoT chief
News, Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 07/05/2024
» Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin denied seeking to amend a law to curb the power of the Bank of Thailand (BoT) governor following a dispute over the central bank's stance on interest rates.
NBTC targets foreign criminals
Business, Komsan Tortermvasana, Published on 06/05/2024
» The National Broadcasting and Telecommunications Commission (NBTC) has stepped up measures to suppress crime that uses local mobile operators' telecom signals at the nation's borders.
Reshuffle cements Srettha's grip
News, Thitinan Pongsudhirak, Published on 06/05/2024
» After eight months at the helm, Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin staged a much-anticipated cabinet reshuffle with unexpected drama and unsurprising consolidation. As head of a coalition government, Mr Srettha appears more "prime ministerial" as the reshuffle has strengthened his hand to implement the ruling Pheu Thai Party's flagship policies.
Catching the AI wave
News, Editorial, Published on 06/05/2024
» Microsoft's announcement that it will build a data centre in Thailand, seizing the momentum of AI-driven advances in Southeast Asia, is welcome.
Govt row with bank heats up
Published on 05/05/2024
» The dispute between the government and the Bank of Thailand (BoT) intensified on Sunday when Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin stood by Pheu Thai leader Paetongtarn Shinawatra, who recently criticised the central bank’s stance on interest rates.
Households spend most on travel, petrol, phone bills
Online Reporters, Published on 05/05/2024
» Thai household spending on consumer goods in April averaged 18,187 baht, with the biggest expenses being on public transport, petrol and mobile phones, according to a Commerce Ministry survey.