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400-baht minimum wage unlikely by Oct 1
News, Post Reporters, Published on 21/09/2024
» The daily minimum wage hike to 400 baht nationwide cannot be introduced on Oct 1 as planned after some members of the tripartite wage committee failed to attend a meeting to discuss the proposed wage increase yet again on Friday.
Singapore wants longer trainee visas
Post Reporters, Published on 22/08/2024
» The Singaporean government has urged the Labour Ministry to support technical trainees from the country who train in Thailand by allowing them to extend their visa from the present three to six months without having to return home in the interim.
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.
Thailand back in business: PM
News, Post Reporters, Published on 17/11/2023
» Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin has expressed Thailand's readiness to return to business amid a stable political climate. The government aims to elevate Thailand's status to become a prominent destination for trade and investment.
MoU signed to boost human resources development
News, Post Reporters, Published on 07/11/2023
» Officials from the Ministry of Higher Education, Science, Research and Innovation (MHSRI) on Monday met representatives of Japan's Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI) to discuss the development of the nation's human resources through Thai-Kosen institutes.
Digital money handout to be delayed
Post Reporters, Published on 19/10/2023
» The government cannot hand out 10,000 baht in digital money to people on Feb 1 as planned earlier because it will take longer to develop a secure system, according to Deputy Finance Minister Julapun Amornvivat.
Bangkok governor seeks support for transnational company hub
Post Reporters, Published on 03/09/2023
» Bangkok governor Chadchart Sittipunt plans to seek government support to promote the capital as a hub for transnational companies in order to boost economic growth.
Banking on the mainland
Business, Post Reporters, Published on 07/08/2023
» When China announced the country's surprise reopening in January, every business sector in Thailand responded enthusiastically to the news, particularly the tourism industry, which earned more than 530 billion baht from Chinese visitors in 2019.
Companies on edge regarding delay
Business, Post Reporters, Published on 13/07/2023
» The private sector has grown increasingly concerned about the delay in the new government’s formation, which could affect new investments and the tourism sector.
Thai Credit banks $105m IFC loan
Business, Post Reporters, Published on 06/07/2023
» International Finance Corp (IFC), a unit of the World Bank Group, is providing a US$105-million loan to Thai Credit Retail Bank Plc (Thai Credit) to support female entrepreneurs in Thailand.