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Thai steelmakers eye state projects for lifeline
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 14/02/2024
» Steel manufacturers are pinning their hopes on the government's new and old infrastructure development projects to boost sluggish steel consumption in the country.
Japanese outlay of B10bn fuels Thai S-curve sectors
Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 12/02/2024
» Two Japanese firms are planning to spend a total of 10 billion baht expanding their investment into Thailand in S-curve industries, says the Industry Ministry.
Uninspiring job outlook for 2024
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 08/12/2023
» Employment in Thailand is expected to remain weak next year, with new recruitment limited to only certain industries, including tourism and food and beverages, says the Employers' Confederation of Thai Trade and Industry (EconThai).
Salaries set to rise 5% next year
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 14/11/2023
» The salaries of employees in Thailand are expected to increase by 5% next year, which is less than the average of 5.2% within Asia, according to the latest survey by Mercer (Thailand), a US-based consulting firm on human resources.
Thai retirement age could be increased
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 18/09/2023
» The increasing elderly population in Thailand is prompting a serious discussion on raising the retirement age beyond 55 to accommodate an "aged society" and deal with an ongoing labour shortage in the country, says the Federation of Thai Industries (FTI).
Employment set to remain flat in H2
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 18/07/2023
» Thailand's employment rate is expected to remain flat in the second half of this year as the global economy has turned sluggish, the country's tourism industry has yet to fully recover, and local politics remain uncertain, says the Employers' Confederation of Thai Trade and Industry (EconThai).
WHA calls for luring further FDI
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 24/03/2023
» SET-listed WHA Corporation, the country's largest developer of built-to-suit logistics facilities, is calling for the next government to take advantage of more foreign investment, especially from China, to boost technology transfers and local employment.
Committee forecasts at least 3% GDP uptick
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 06/10/2022
» The Joint Standing Committee on Commerce, Industry and Banking (JSCCIB) has inched up its 2022 GDP forecast, expecting the economy to grow by at least 3%, driven by the gradual recovery of the tourism industry.
Youth shun tourism jobs in favour of admin work
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 03/08/2022
» Administrative duties top a list of young applicants' 12 most sought-after jobs, while tourism and hospitality work is least popular, says the Employers' Confederation of Thai Trade and Industry (EconThai).
Employers back wage hike
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 02/07/2022
» The Employers' Confederation of Thai Trade and Industry (EconThai) has come out in support of a daily minimum wage hike if the increase is appropriate based on current inflation.