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PM urged to resign to avoid the chaos of new elections
Business, Published on 20/06/2025
» The Paetongtarn Shinawatra government should not resort to dissolving the House of Representatives to address weakened political stability, following a leaked phone call between the premier and Hun Sen, the former Cambodian prime minister, says the Employers' Confederation of Thai Trade and Industry (EconThai).
Govt sizes up Thailand's growth outlook
Business, Post Reporters, Published on 25/11/2024
» After nearly three months in office, the outlook for the Paetongtarn Shinawatra government is likely to be influenced by several anticipated new stimulus proposals that are expected to be revealed in unison.
Thai auto industry employment declining
Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 22/11/2024
» Employment in Thailand’s automotive and auto parts industries as well as car financing services is declining as domestic car sales have been sluggish for months, with the latest job cuts by Nissan Motor adding to the misery.
Fraying the ties that bind
Business, Post Reporters, Published on 09/09/2024
» As a new government takes over, the Thai economy has handled significant volatility during the past 12 months, driven by both internal and external challenges.
Unemployment hits 9-month high
Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 09/08/2024
» The unemployment rate in Thailand has reached a nine-month high of about 2% of registered workers, as the country struggles to deal with slow economic growth and more factory shutdowns, according to the Employers’ Confederation of Thai Trade and Industry (EconThai).
Darkest days before the dawn
Published on 23/06/2024
» The economy is currently at one of its bleakest points, but economic experts expect the situation to bottom out in the second half of the year now that the national budget has been rolled out.
Economy in need of revival
Business, Published on 03/06/2024
» Following a disappointing GDP expansion reading of only 1.5% in the first quarter, trailing other economies in the region, the Thai government plans to pick up the pace to stimulate economic growth.
EconThai sees tricky H2 for businesses
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 22/03/2024
» Businesses are likely to find it difficult to get through the second half of this year, as people's purchasing power remains weak amid a high level of household debt, says the Employers' Confederation of Thai Trade and Industry (EconThai).
Another wage hike looms
News, Onnucha Hutasingh, Published on 14/03/2024
» The tripartite wage committee is expected to approve a second hike for the minimum daily wage this month but it is unlikely to reach 400 baht, according to the Employers' Confederation of Thai Trade and Industry (EconThai).
Panel weighs new minimum wage hike
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 26/02/2024
» The tripartite wage committee is considering the factors used to calculate the daily minimum wage, following the government proposal to increase the rate for a second time this year, says the Employers' Confederation of Thai Trade and Industry (EconThai).