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Guru's Weekly Buzz: Sept 13-19
Guru, Published on 13/09/2024
» Guru By Bangkok Post's pick of the most exciting products, activities, food and travel to indulge in.
Work permits and Thailand labour law: A foreign worker's compliance guide
Published on 18/01/2024
» Navigating the complexities of work permits and labour laws in a foreign country can be a daunting task for expatriates and international companies. With Thailand being a popular destination for foreign workers, understanding its specific legal requirements is crucial. This article aims to provide a guide by simplifying and explaining the essential aspects of work permits and Thailand Labour Law, providing a reliable resource for expatriates, international companies, and HR departments.
To invest or not to invest in Thailand?
Published on 28/06/2023
» In this post-Covid era, Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) into Thailand has been on the rise, with FDI inflows and applications for investment promotions increasing 36% from the previous year (approximately $13 billion). Accordingly, Thailand's gross domestic product (GDP) is expected to increase from 2.6% in 2022, to a projected high of 3.7% in 2023.
Flying the rainbow flag, loud and proud
Guru, Suthivas Tanphaibul, Published on 31/05/2023
» The spirit of Pride Month is about to unfold in every corner of Bangkok, inviting people of all stripes to join hands and hearts in embracing the spectrum of human diversity.
Guru Weekly's Buzz for Dec 9-15
Guru, Published on 09/12/2022
» Guru by Bangkok Post's pick of the most exciting products, activities, art exhibitions, shows, food and hotel deals.
Guru's Weekly Buzz for Oct 28 to Nov 3
Guru, Published on 28/10/2022
» Our pick of the most exciting products, activities, art exhibitions, shows, food and hotel deals.
Mass queer wedding gains govt support
Life, Melalin Mahavongtrakul, Published on 26/09/2022
» WEDDING OF THE YEAR
Cannabis use by employees in Thailand – what is allowed and what isn’t allowed?
Published on 23/09/2022
» There was a lot of hype earlier this year about the delisting of cannabis and hemp plants from the Narcotics Code in Thailand. However, there appears to be some confusion about cannabis use within the country and in particular, what is permitted and not permitted without a license. In order to prevent misuse and a society-wide problem, the Thai government has been elaborating on the permitted use and sale of cannabis in the last few months.
Sex tourism: When conscience takes a vacation
Published on 11/08/2022
» A lot of travellers are looking for erotic adventures abroad — and are willing to pay for them. But many tourist destinations have shied away from addressing the issue.
Thai activist honoured by US as hero in fight against human trafficking
Published on 20/07/2022
» A Thai activist dedicated to improving the lives of workers in the fishing sector has been honoured by the US State Department for her work in the fight against human trafficking.