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Electronics exports see LED at end of tunnel
Business, Soonya Vanichkorn, Published on 16/01/2013
» Electronics exports are expected to resume growth and top 1 trillion baht this year after stagnating the past two years following heavy floods in 2011, says the Federation of Thai Industries (FTI).
Sunrise in Cambodia
Business, Soonya Vanichkorn, Published on 04/12/2012
» When the government decided to raise the daily minimum wage to 300 baht nationwide, labour-intensive industries knew sunset was descending on their businesses.
Parts group fears brain drain
Business, Soonya Vanichkorn, Published on 07/09/2012
» The brain drain of skilled labour to neighbouring countries when the Asean Economic Community (AEC) begins in 2015 will likely hinder growth in the Thai auto parts industry, says the leading trade group.
Uplifting Through Art
Business, Soonya Vanichkorn, Published on 27/06/2012
» 'A small child began drawing a picture of a round head and alphabets inside it, so I asked him what he was drawing. He looked at me and said the head was thinking."
A Critical shortcoming
Business, Soonya Vanichkorn, Published on 17/05/2012
» Brain drain has been a persistent problem for many developing countries.
Garment exports improve
Business, Soonya Vanichkorn, Published on 12/05/2012
» A surprise increase in first-quarter exports of textiles and garments to Japan, China and Hong Kong, if sustained, could help to offset an anticipated contraction in the local textile industry later this year, says the Thai Garment Manufacturing Association.
American Standard staying put
Business, Soonya Vanichkorn, Published on 10/05/2012
» Despite severe flood damage, American Standard B&K has made a comeback and remains committed to Thailand.
Lots of work to go around
Business, Soonya Vanichkorn, Published on 18/04/2012
» While some critics say the new 300-baht daily minimum wage will backfire as companies relocate or fire workers to save costs, ManpowerGroup, one of the world's leading recruitment agencies, says the effects are not likely to be that dramatic.
'Transition boat' sets sail
Business, Soonya Vanichkorn, Published on 20/02/2012
» All roads seem to be leading to Myanmar these days as a semi-civilian government pursues political and economic reforms at a pace that has surprised the world. But many Thai investors remain cautious about whether the reforms will last.