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Skills-based compensation mooted
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 17/07/2023
» Pledges to hike the daily minimum wage made by major political parties during their election campaigns raised the hopes of blue-collar workers, but sparked grave concerns among businesses.
Nation urged to find more Middle Eastern investors
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 12/07/2023
» Thailand has the potential to develop more joint investments with Middle Eastern companies that are seeking business opportunities here, says Dubai-based consultancy firm Gulf Analytica.
BoI applications catapult by 70% to B364bn in first half
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 11/07/2023
» Applications for investment promotion in the first half of this year soared by 70% year-on-year to 364 billion baht in value, led by foreign direct investment skyrocketing 141% as global companies continue to choose Thailand as a manufacturing base, says the Board of Investment (BoI).
EEC officials woo French executives
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 08/07/2023
» Thai authorities are encouraging French companies to invest in targeted industries, including aviation, in the Eastern Economic Corridor (EEC).
Japanese eye EEC outlay of B3.7bn
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 28/06/2023
» At least three Japanese firms are expected to invest roughly 3.7 billion baht in industries such as electric vehicles (EVs) and smart electronics in the Eastern Economic Corridor (EEC), says the Industrial Estate Authority of Thailand (IEAT).
BoI urges Thai startups to innovate
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 24/06/2023
» The Board of Investment (BoI) has joined hands with the National Innovation Agency to encourage local startups to come up with new business ideas as part of efforts to promote more investments in the country.
EconThai glum on second-half outlook
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 20/06/2023
» The domestic economy may slow down in the second half of the year due to a number of problems, ranging from looming drought and political uncertainties to a sluggish global economy, says the Employers' Confederation of Thai Trade and Industry (EconThai).
Exhibition projects deals worth B6bn
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 02/06/2023
» Exhibition organiser RX Tradex aims to facilitate business matching pacts with a value estimated at 6 billion baht during its Manufacturing Expo 2023, scheduled for later this month in Bangkok.
Survey suggests power bills should be coalition's priority
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 01/06/2023
» Most entrepreneurs want the new government to follow through on its pledge to reduce power bills, referred to in a memorandum of understanding (MoU) signed by the Move Forward Party and seven other political parties, according to the latest survey by the Federation of Thai Industries (FTI).
BoI posts 77% rise in value
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 23/05/2023
» The value of investment in Thailand soared by 77% year-on-year to 185.7 billion baht from 397 project proposals between January and March, with South Korea being the top foreign investor in terms of value in the first quarter, says the Board of Investment (BoI).