Showing 31 - 40 of 346
Unplugging the electricity monopoly
Oped, Rapeepat Ingkasit, Published on 18/09/2024
» Thailand's electricity prices remain stubbornly high, burdening consumers and businesses alike.
TCMA Honoured with 2024 Excellence and Leadership Awards
Published on 17/09/2024
» In recognition of its efforts to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and lead the cement industry in collaboration towards Net Zero 2050, the Thai Cement Manufacturers Association (TCMA) has been honoured with two prestigious awards: the “Excellence Trade Association 2024” and the “Outstanding Leadership of Trade Association 2024,” presented by the Ministry of Commerce.
Restaurants struggle to cope
Business, Kuakul Mornkum, Published on 17/09/2024
» Knowing one's strengths and distinctiveness, along with being able to utilise online marketing tools, are seen in Thailand as the keys to survival for restaurant business operators in a highly competitive market.
Call for national asset management firm
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 17/09/2024
» SCB EIC, the research centre under Siam Commercial Bank (SCB), says the government should establish a national asset management company (AMC) to prepare for a potential increase in non-performing loans (NPLs) within the banking industry.
Minister aims to levy 300-baht tourism tax
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 17/09/2024
» The new tourism minister aims to start collecting the 300-baht tourism tax after it was shelved during the previous administration led by Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin, while pledging to stimulate tourism revenue to reach at least 3 trillion baht this year.
Solving the Myanmar migrant surge
Oped, Kavi Chongkittavorn, Published on 17/09/2024
» With the civil conflict in Myanmar showing no signs of abating soon, Thailand faces formidable challenges in irregular migration from the country. Without adequate and sustainable solutions, Thailand's overall development, including its economy, society, and security, will be seriously impacted.
Nutraceutical exhibition comes to town this week
Life, Published on 17/09/2024
» Exciting innovations, technology, ingredients and health products will take centre stage during "Vitafoods Asia 2024", which will kick off tomorrow and run daily from 10am to 6pm until Friday, at Hall 1-3 of Queen Sirikit National Convention Center, Ratchadaphisek Road.
More man-made entertainment magnets in Thailand
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 16/09/2024
» While Thailand is usually perceived as a "sea, sand and sun" destination, attracting new tourism markets by developing man-made attractions has piqued the interest of the private sector.
Thailand's new premier faces a daunting to-do list
Business, Post Reporters, Published on 16/09/2024
» Business leaders and economists have urged the government of Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra to address both short-term problems and structural economic issues simultaneously.
PTT plots path to greener future
News, Post Reporters, Published on 16/09/2024
» PTT Plc, Thailand's national energy company, has realigned its strategy to balance business growth with sustainability, and advance both its own and the nation's goals of achieving carbon neutrality and net-zero emissions, says its chief executive officer.