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Thai Chamber of Commerce blasts govt wage hike plan
News, Post Reporters, Published on 07/05/2024
» The Thai Chamber of Commerce (TCC) is opposing the government's plan to increase the minimum daily wage to 400 baht for workers nationwide, expected in October.
Guru's Weekly Buzz: May 3-9
Guru, Published on 03/05/2024
» Guru By Bangkok Post's pick of the most exciting products, activities, food and travel to indulge in.
Wage hikes stir discontent
News, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 01/05/2024
» To mark International Labour Day on Wednesday, academics and labour activists have stepped up their calls on the government to increase minimum daily wages for workers nationwide following rises in parts of 10 provinces that took effect on April 13.
Sky-high ambitions
Oped, Postbag, Published on 24/04/2024
» Re: "PM touts plan to build world's tallest tower", (BP, April 19).
Thais complicit in crime
Postbag, Published on 21/04/2024
» Re: "Cops up ante on foreign criminals", (BP, April 17).
Operators ponder elected governors
Business, Narumon Kasemsuk, Published on 16/04/2024
» Tourism operators have mixed views on increasingly louder calls for elected provincial governors to replace appointed heads.
Wage rise for select regions
News, Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 27/03/2024
» The tripartite wage committee on Tuesday approved another minimum wage increase to 400 baht a day for some areas in 10 provinces, effective on April 13.
Operators want government to ease rule on alcohol sales
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 20/02/2024
» The extension to the opening hours of entertainment venues and the liquor tax incentive has made less of a positive impact on tourism than expected, while operators urged the government to consider cancelling the limited hours available for the sale of alcoholic drinks.
Aiding the homeless
Oped, Postbag, Published on 27/01/2024
» Re: "Help the homeless", (Editorial, Jan 26).
Wanted former culture minister seeks to surrender
Online Reporters, Published on 22/09/2023
» Former culture minister and Pattaya mayor Itthiphol Kunplome, facing an arrest warrant for malfeasance in connection with the approval of a controversial condominium development in Pattaya in 2008, has reportedly contacted authorities to surrender.