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Agribusiness slow to adopt tech, far from 4.0
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 27/11/2018
» Only 3% of the agricultural and food processing industry is considered part of the digitally-focused 4.0 era, despite being a crucial component of the economy and employing 15 million people, according to the University of the Thai Chamber of Commerce (UTCC).
Salt, sugar, grey hair a perfect health storm
News, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 15/11/2018
» A changing diet in past decades has seen Thai people grow accustomed to consuming too much sugar and salt, negatively impacting their health. This has led to more cases of non-communicable diseases (NCD), heart problems, high-blood pressure and diabetes in state hospitals, which is placing a heavy burden on government spending.
FPO asks BoT to drop interest rate
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 25/09/2017
» The Finance Ministry has urged the Bank of Thailand to slash the policy rate by 50 basis points to help stimulate the economy and curb speculative inflows.
PPP motorway bids worth B140bn tipped
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 15/06/2017
» Bids for public-private partnerships (PPP) to operate and maintain two motorways worth 140 billion baht are expected to be completed this year.
Exporters urged to adapt to changing consumer market
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 07/09/2016
» Even though Thai exports have successfully maintained their global market share, in the long run, it is crucial for local exporters to adapt and produce goods based on the fast-changing behaviour of consumers, the Export-Import Bank of Thailand (Exim Bank) says.
Laos banks on road link with China
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 20/06/2016
» With its fast-growing economy, landlocked Laos is turning a once disadvantageous position into an important land transport link for Asean regional connectivity with southern China's Yunnan province.
'S' man on a mission
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 14/12/2015
» The ambitious mission of the current government to see Thailand's economy grow in an S-shaped curve may not be realised if the country fails to increase public and private investment to match the levels of neighbouring countries.
Growing a better future
Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 09/09/2013
» For all of Thailand's economic progress in recent history, millions across the country continue to face a daily struggle for survival, either as day labourers or subsidence farmers. Despite the tens of billions of baht spent each year on anti-poverty programmes, there are few easy, quick fixes to the problems of perpetual debt.
Japanese keen on Thai foods
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 18/05/2012
» TOKYO : Japanese consumers have switched from expensive brand name goods that display their status to similar quality affordable products, which is a boon for Thai manufacturers.