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Premier urged to tackle overtourism
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 23/04/2024
» With opposition to overtourism arising in many countries, Thai tourism operators are urging the government to seriously consider the nation's carrying capacity, while some have suggested collecting a 300-baht tourism tax in a bid to solve the problem.
Evaluating the progress of 'quick win' projects
Business, Published on 22/04/2024
» Many digital projects being developed under the Digital Economy and Society (DES) Ministry's "quick win" policy for 2024 are on track, thanks to cooperation from related agencies.
Procurement department strives for greener methods
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 20/04/2024
» The Comptroller-General's Department, responsible for supervising government procurement amounting to as much as 7% of GDP, is gearing up to enforce green practices among contractors engaged in government projects.
Taiwan's Somnics co-invests in factory
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 19/04/2024
» The government plan to develop Thailand as a medical hub in Southeast Asia has encouraged Thai and Taiwanese medical equipment companies to co-invest to build a new factory here, aiming to establish an export base for a variety of products, including those that improve sleep.
Bad loans set to surge at banks in Q1
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 19/04/2024
» The banking sector is poised for higher non-performing loans (NPLs) in the first quarter this year, stemming from retail and small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), according to brokerages.
Rail heralded as future for Thai logistics
Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 17/04/2024
» Experts have backed rail to transport agricultural products over long distances following a successful trial, which saw a 13-fold lowering of carbon emissions when compared to air freight. It was also cheaper.
Vimut focuses on specialist hospitals
Business, Published on 17/04/2024
» Thai hospitals are competing to become specialists in treating certain health problems as more people seek treatment and care that suit their lifestyle and age, says the head of Vimut Holding Hospital, a private hospital operator.
FTI wary of conflict's impact on border trade
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 11/04/2024
» Recent armed conflict in Myanmar is causing concern over a possible further decline in border trade near Tak's Mae Sot district and a spike in illegal workers from Myanmar in Thailand, says the Federation of Thai Industries (FTI).
Italian-Thai Development upbeat on funds to wrap up projects
Business, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 10/04/2024
» Cash-strapped Italian-Thai Development (ITD) is confident it will be granted additional financial support from banks to complete more than 100 ongoing construction projects, in addition to bidding for more projects from the now-active fiscal 2024 budget.
Maybank scrutinises impact from proposed casino project
Business, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 09/04/2024
» Entertainment complexes with gambling venues could generate 187 billion baht in revenue per year, or roughly 1% of Thailand's GDP, with the first complex projected to operate by fiscal 2029, says Maybank Securities.