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Mounting economic woes pummel industry's morale
Business, Published on 17/07/2025
» A storm of economic pain has hit local entrepreneurs, causing the Thai Industries Sentiment Index (TISI) to fall to an eight-month low in June, with the situation likely to lead to a dim industry outlook over the next three months, says the Federation of Thai Industries (FTI).
Shippers fear exports will grow below 1%
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 10/07/2025
» Shippers warn that exports may grow by only 0-1% this year, calling on the government to urgently negotiate with the US to lower its proposed tariff rate to less than 36% for Thai products.
Wage hike policy gets mixed reviews
News, Published on 04/07/2025
» When the minimum daily wage for hotel workers nationwide leapt to 400 baht on Tuesday, not everyone was in a celebratory mood.
Unemployment benefits raised for laid-off workers
News, Post Reporters, Published on 01/07/2025
» Insured workers under the social security system are eligible for more generous benefits as the Labour Ministry has officially raised unemployment compensation rates.
Trade deal optimism lifts Asian shares
Published on 28/06/2025
» RECAP: Most Asian stock markets rose on Friday, and a gauge of global equities reached another record high, on trade-deal optimism and increased expectations for US interest-rate cuts this year.
Crunch time for eateries
Business, Kuakul Mornkum, Published on 26/06/2025
» The Thai restaurant industry is battling significant headwinds this year, with some operators suggesting the forecast is even tougher than during the pandemic.
New minimum wage to lead to hotel layoffs
Business, Narumon Kasemsuk, Published on 24/06/2025
» Large-scale layoffs in the hotel sector could be seen during this low season if the government agrees to raise the minimum wage to 400 baht from next week as planned, while the Thai Hotels Association (THA) has submitted a petition to the prime minister, asking for the policy to be cancelled.
Businesses call for delay in minimum wage hike
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 24/06/2025
» The government needs to reconsider its plan to increase the daily minimum wage in Bangkok to 400 baht from July 1 as small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) cannot bear additional costs in such a weak economy, which is expected to slow further in the second half of this year, says the Federation of Thai Industries (FTI).
PTT Oil and Retail Business maintains its goals in Cambodia
Business, Published on 23/06/2025
» SET-listed PTT Oil and Retail Business (OR) continues to operate its filling stations and retail businesses in Cambodia, monitoring the dispute but maintaining its long-term business direction in the country, according to an executive who requested anonymity.
Domestic workers are essential
Oped, Published on 23/06/2025
» On International Domestic Workers Day on June 16, we marked 14 years since the adoption of the landmark ILO Convention No 189 on Domestic Workers, a global commitment to uphold the rights and dignity of those who perform paid work in private homes. It affirmed what should be obvious: domestic workers are workers, and they deserve the same protections, wages and respect afforded to any other occupation.