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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.
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.
Industry leaders warn of challenges ahead for Thai economy
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 12/05/2022
» Despite a gradual recovery projected for the tourism sector, Thailand's economy still faces a spate of challenges including the persistent pandemic and the impact of Russia's invasion of Ukraine, which has disrupted global commerce, pushed up oil prices and threatened food supplies.
EconThai backs easing of lockdown
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 30/08/2021
» The Employers' Confederation of Thai Trade and Industry (EconThai) welcomes the government's easing of lockdown measures starting on Wednesday because relying on a lockdown alone will not flatten the Covid-19 infection curve.
IEAT studies possible new subsidiary
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 31/05/2021
» The Industrial Estate Authority of Thailand (IEAT) plans to set up a subsidiary to oversee new businesses, notably 5G wireless technology, to keep pace with the global economy.
Crisis whittles firms to bare bones
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 27/07/2020
» The spread of the pandemic is reshaping the definition of lean business as companies struggle to survive.
B3bn in SME loans issued for 2020
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 25/10/2019
» The Industry Ministry plans to provide soft loans worth 3 billion baht under the Pracha Rat scheme for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in 2020.
Labouring the point
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 22/10/2019
» New high school and university graduates may have a tough time in the labour market next year because of hiring delays for new workers during the economic slowdown, says the Employers' Confederation of Thai Trade and Industry (Econ Thai).
Agency dusts off plans, looks to build waste separation facilities
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 03/07/2019
» The Industrial Works Department plans to build waste separation plants nationwide in a bid to process tonnes of future hazardous waste from industrial manufacturing.