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Thai health ministry to question state doctor with multiple jobs
Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 17/09/2024
» The Public Health Ministry is investigating a doctor at a state-run hospital who is allegedly also working at multiple private hospitals, despite collecting extra pay for signing a non-competition clause in his contract.
Solving the Myanmar migrant surge
Oped, Kavi Chongkittavorn, Published on 17/09/2024
» With the civil conflict in Myanmar showing no signs of abating soon, Thailand faces formidable challenges in irregular migration from the country. Without adequate and sustainable solutions, Thailand's overall development, including its economy, society, and security, will be seriously impacted.
Thailand's new premier faces a daunting to-do list
Business, Post Reporters, Published on 16/09/2024
» Business leaders and economists have urged the government of Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra to address both short-term problems and structural economic issues simultaneously.
Labour Ministry visits Thai berry pickers in Sweden
News, Onnucha Hutasingh, Published on 15/09/2024
» Labour Ministry officials last week visited Thai berry pickers in Sweden and met their employers to ensure the workers receive proper benefits and wages.
Asian shares advance on tech rally, rate optimism
Business, Published on 14/09/2024
» RECAP: Most Asian equity markets advanced on Friday, following a tech rally on Wall Street, while US economic data sustained expectations that the Federal Reserve would start cutting interest rates next week.
Study touts tech for firms
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 12/09/2024
» The International Institute for Trade and Development (ITD) provides policy recommendations to strengthen micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) in the automotive and auto parts and fashion industries by leveraging innovative technologies with low-interest financing and a focus on new markets such as Africa, India and the Middle East.
Europe's AI Act will shake up businesses
Oped, Published on 11/09/2024
» As businesses across the globe brace for the European Union's newly adopted Artificial Intelligence (AI) Act, the ramifications are becoming more apparent. The AI Act will create opportunities and challenges, particularly for companies that rely heavily on AI technology. The regulation classifies AI systems based on the level of risk and will mandate new standards for developers and deployers, pushing businesses to reevaluate their strategies in a bid to comply with this EU legislation that will open doors to the EU market.
Baht volatility against the dollar exceeds regional peers
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 10/09/2024
» The baht has been exhibiting a greater degree of volatility against the US dollar than its regional peers, mainly due to market expectations of a US policy rate cut and Thailand's gold imports.
Gold price falls as Thai baht strengthens
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 09/09/2024
» The domestic gold price has dipped by 2,000 baht per baht weight in just over a month as the Thai currency appreciated by more than 7% during the period, with the Gold Traders Association (GTA) noting prices may continue to decline if the value of the baht appreciates.
400-baht daily wage plan set to go ahead
News, Onnucha Hutasingh, Published on 09/09/2024
» Labour Minister Phiphat Ratchakitprakarn insists on increasing the daily wage to 400 baht nationwide on Oct 1 despite concerns that the rise will harm businesses.