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Industry Ministry defers SMEs' debt payments
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 31/03/2020
» The Industry Ministry will suspend debt payments for 12 months for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) affected by the Covid-19 outbreak who borrowed money from the 20-billion-baht Pracha Rat fund.
Panel seeks halt to SSF contributions
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 27/03/2020
» The Joint Standing Committee on Commerce, Industry and Banking (JSCCIB) is calling on the government to suspend financial contributions to the Social Security Fund for four months for employers and workers affected by the Covid-19 pandemic.
THG speeds up projects as tax kicks in
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 02/03/2020
» The enforcement of the land and buildings tax is putting pressure on Boon Vanasin, owner and chairman of Thonburi Healthcare Group (THG), to speed up development of property projects.
SCG keen on creative M&A
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 27/11/2019
» Siam Cement Group (SCG) is seeking new merger and acquisition (M&A) deals related to petrochemical innovation in overseas markets to expand its business presence and increase its sustainable revenue.
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).
ASAP pushes into car-sharing fray
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 08/04/2019
» Amid fierce competition in Thailand's car rental services, SET-listed Synergetic Auto Performance Plc (ASAP) is holding firm but diversifying through the car-sharing digital platform.
Firms urge soft loans for robotics adoption
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 05/04/2019
» Local business operators are calling for the government to launch soft loan measures for companies to encourage investment in robotics and automation, says the Industry Ministry.
How to meet changing labour demand
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 21/01/2019
» Thailand's labour structure outlook in 2019 is expected to change in terms of the number of workers because the country has a low birth rate and the ageing population is gradually climbing.
Price controls 'will hit healthcare'
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 15/01/2019
» The Private Hospital Association is calling for the state to bring all public hospitals under the jurisdiction of the Medical Facilities Act of 1988 in response to the government's proposed price controls on medical services.
Delta helps finance startups
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 25/12/2018
» The Industrial Promotion Department is teaming up with SET-listed Delta Electronics Thailand to provide financial tools in 2019 for 50 startups under the government's angel fund scheme, with a combined value of 4 million baht.