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National Health Security Office defends 'Cancer Anywhere' scheme
News, Published on 17/12/2024
» The National Health Security Office (NHSO) said it won't scrap the Cancer Anywhere (CA) programme -- which allows cancer patients to choose where they would like to receive their treatment -- despite calls from several experts to have the scheme scrapped due to spiralling costs.
Edible oil processors told to maintain retail prices
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 04/11/2024
» The Commerce Ministry has urged edible oil processors not to raise retail prices as there are no factors affecting production costs.
Marketers focus on affiliate content
Business, Kuakul Mornkum, Published on 04/11/2024
» As more consumers turn to e-commerce platforms, affiliated content strategies are projected to grow because they offer marketers a cost-effective way to promote their products online.
Thais seek extra income as consumer costs spike
Business, Suchit Leesa-nguansuk, Published on 26/09/2024
» Rising costs are causing 84% of Thai consumers to seek extra income to ensure their financial resilience, according to NielsenIQ's Mid-Year Thailand Consumer Outlook.
Rice secrecy has to go
Jon Fernquest, Published on 20/06/2013
» Rice secrets finally released to public. 136 billion baht in losses for 2011-12 govt rice purchases. Raise income for poor farmers but without market distortions.
Cheap Asian labour: The end?
Jon Fernquest, Published on 30/04/2013
» Cheap labour in factories producing clothes, shoes, toys & food helped Asia grow quickly for decades, but wages are rising so time for next step?
Stock exchange: Punishing share price manipulators
Jon Fernquest, Published on 23/04/2013
» Criminal laws exist but not enforced so first step: quick fines & warning to protect public, then criminal penalties for repeat offenders.
End of beer & alcohol at factories
Jon Fernquest, Published on 05/11/2012
» In the past, some factories gave workers free beer & alcohol but fighting as well as health & production quality problems led to a new law against alcohol.