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81% of hazardous cadmium waste returned to Tak
Post Reporters, Published on 20/06/2024
» About 81% of the mishandled hazardous cadmium waste totalling nearly 13,000 tonnes has been returned to its source in Tak province, with the remainder in Samut Sakhon and Chon Buri provinces awaiting transport, according to the Ministry of Industry.
CEOs voice concerns for 2024
Business, Post Reporters, Published on 02/01/2024
» Thailand is projected to post slow economic growth in the near future compared with pre-pandemic rates. Several public and private agencies have GDP forecasts for 2024 ranging from 3-3.4%, excluding implementation of the government's digital wallet scheme.
Practice what you preach
Business, Post Reporters, Published on 15/05/2023
» Political parties promised several populist pledges for the general election to entice voters, including a controversial 10,000-baht handout via digital wallets to those aged 16 and over; a hike in minimum daily wages to 600 baht; an increase of minimum monthly salaries for university graduates to 25,000 baht; debt suspension for farmers; an immediate cut in electricity tariffs; and a rise in the monthly allowance for people aged 60 and over to 3,000-5,000 baht, up from 600-1,000 baht.
Evaluating the China effect
Business, Post Reporters, Published on 16/01/2023
» One-third of the world economy may slide into a recession this year, but the outlook for China remains more murky.
Tiptoeing through the minefield
Business, Post Reporters, Published on 31/12/2022
» 2023 should be the first time in three years Thailand can fully return to normal practices after Covid-19 was downgraded to endemic in October 2022. Yet busineses still need to stay alert to several obstacles on the horizon.
Fresh concerns over Covid
Business, Post Reporters, Published on 05/12/2022
» As businesses pin their hopes on a strong recovery in the final month of the year based on lively shopping activity, entertainment events and vibrant tourism, a fresh Omicron outbreak has emerged including a rising death toll, rekindling concerns about the impact on economic sentiment.
A showcase for the BCG model
Business, Post Reporters, Published on 21/11/2022
» The Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (Apec) summit offered a glimpse into how countries plan to deal with uncertainties post-pandemic as well as the Thai government's push towards a new economic model.
Questions abound for China
Business, Post Reporters, Published on 31/10/2022
» China has been locked into a zero-Covid policy since early 2020, enforcing aggressive pandemic border controls and implementing public health measures such as mass testing and city lockdowns that have severely affected global supply chains.
Another Xi term sits well with business sector
Business, Post Reporters, Published on 17/10/2022
» The 20th National Congress of the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) started on Sunday in Beijing, with Xi Jinping likely to be re-elected as the country's president during meetings behind closed doors at the Great Hall of the People.
Sustainability expo kicks off in town
News, Post Reporters, Published on 26/09/2022
» The Sustainability Expo 2022 (SX 2022), one of the largest sustainability events in Southeast Asia, will kick off today at the newly renovated Queen Sirikit National Convention Centre (QSNCC) in Bangkok.