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New AI policy aims to transform economy
Business, Suchit Leesa-nguansuk, Published on 30/05/2024
» The Ministry of Higher Education, Science, Research and Innovation (MHESI) is introducing its "MHESI for AI" policy, aiming to empower Thais to use artificial intelligence for national development.
Airfares can only keep rising due to supply chain problems: ING
Published on 17/05/2024
» Passengers will see little respite from soaring air fares as carriers face a shortage of planes, labour and spare parts that will prevent them meeting booming travel demand.
Gem exports eyed for uptick
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 11/05/2024
» Gem and jewellery exports are expected to grow by 5-10% this year amid global economic uncertainties, says a local trade group.
Special status sought for Phuket
News, Achadthaya Chuenniran, Published on 27/04/2024
» The governor of Phuket has proposed designating the island province as a special administrative area to gain more authority over taxation and budget allocation so it can be developed in line with Bangkok and Pattaya in terms of its administrative frameworks.
FTI wary of conflict's impact on border trade
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 11/04/2024
» Recent armed conflict in Myanmar is causing concern over a possible further decline in border trade near Tak's Mae Sot district and a spike in illegal workers from Myanmar in Thailand, says the Federation of Thai Industries (FTI).
Overcrowded prisons need reforming
News, Published on 10/04/2024
» Extreme overcrowding in Thai prisons forces inmates to endure deplorable conditions, stripping away their dignity and humanity. It's a humanitarian crisis that demands immediate action.
Robot cleaners to bolster IFS revenue
Business, Kanana Katharangsiporn, Published on 08/04/2024
» Facility management firm Integrated Facility Solutions (IFS) aims to achieve revenue growth of 20% per year by introducing floor-cleaning robots from Japanese firm SoftBank Robotics to help ease labour costs.
'Brain drain' follows military coup
News, Published on 08/04/2024
» Three years after the coup on Feb 1, 2021, the Myanmar military government, aka the "Tatmadaw", has suffered significant losses as a result of the 1027 operation by the Three Brotherhood Alliance (3BTA), which started in October.
Metthier raises revenue growth target
Business, Komsan Tortermvasana, Published on 04/04/2024
» Metthier, a smart facility management service provider, has upgraded its revenue growth target this year to 30% from 15% as the billion-baht market continues to expand, with a projected gain of up to 10% in 2024.
JCC Bangkok Supports Disabled with 380K THB Donation
Published on 29/03/2024
» The Japanese Chamber of Commerce Bangkok (JCC) Social Contribution Committee General Social Contribution Section, represented by Mr. Yoshihiro Sugeta (Hitachi Asia Ltd.), donated around 380,000 baht worth of supplies to the Industrial Rehabilitation Center (IRC) in Pathum Thani on March 26, 2024. The IRC is under the supervision of the SSO Office of the Ministry of Labour.