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Pundits call for policy continuity, education rejig
Business, Suchit Leesa-nguansuk, Published on 19/09/2024
» Thailand should maintain policy continuity and invest more in improving the primary and secondary education system to keep pace with its peers in the present dynamic and volatile decade, according to business leaders.
Agencies forge pact on promoting digital skills
Business, Komsan Tortermvasana, Published on 19/09/2024
» The Office of the National Digital Economy and Society Commission (ONDE) has entered into a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the Department of Employment and the Department of Skill Development to develop a "learn to earn" platform to promote digital skills and knowledge, supporting job matching nationwide.
New platform to host Thai tourism services
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 19/09/2024
» The Tourism and Sports Ministry has unveiled a new web portal connecting online services from the public sector, including the new electronic travel authorisation (ETA) system and the 300-baht fee collection from foreign tourists in the future.
Consumer spending to finally recover this year
Business, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 19/09/2024
» The Bank of Thailand's expected interest rate cuts, prompted by the strong baht, and growth in the tourism sector will both increase the country's consumer spending, which is expected to exceed the 2019 level for the first time this year, say analysts.
Manufacturers' confidence dips to 87.7 points in August
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 19/09/2024
» The Thai Industries Sentiment Index (TISI) fell to 87.7 points in August amid a stagnant economy, a strengthening baht and the impact of severe flooding in the North, says the Federation of Thai Industries (FTI).
Fiscal 2025 public debt estimated at 66% of GDP
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 19/09/2024
» The level of public debt for fiscal 2025 is projected at 66% of GDP, which is below the fiscal sustainability threshold of 70%.
HR issues that boards need to focus on
Business, Published on 19/09/2024
» On May 21, Singapore Airlines flight SQ321 was forced to make an emergency landing at Suvarnabhumi Airport after encountering severe air turbulence that resulted in dozens of injuries and the death of one passenger.
ASPS: Big rate cut raises recession odds
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 19/09/2024
» A large Federal Reserve interest rate cut this week may be followed by a US recession in the next six months, according to Asia Plus Securities (ASPS), which advised investor caution as the central bank is expected to start a programme of easing this month.
YouTube and Shopee team up in Southeast Asia
Published on 18/09/2024
» JAKARTA - YouTube and the regional e-commerce platform Shopee on Wednesday announced the launch of an online shopping service in Indonesia, with plans to expand it in Southeast Asia as competition picks up with a rival operator owned by TikTok.
Thailand and UK sign ‘enhanced trade’ pact
Published on 18/09/2024
» The government of the United Kingdom has agreed to boost trade and investment with Thailand in the first such deal made by the new Labour government since it took office in July.