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Analyst urges local vaccine output
Business, William Hicks, Published on 05/05/2021
» It will take Thailand two years to reach herd immunity for Covid-19 at the current rate of vaccination, but if local vaccine production plans ramp up and vaccination rates increase, hope remains for a quicker timeline, according to a report by Deutsche Bank.
Labour strikes against the algorithm
Business, William Hicks, Published on 07/09/2020
» Not long ago the streets of Bangkok were near empty -- save for a bustling network of green-, pink- or yellow-vested delivery drivers shepherding food across a shuttered city to the millions trapped indoors fearing an accelerating viral outbreak.
Airbnb shifts focus to local residents
Business, William Hicks, Published on 19/08/2020
» Airbnb, the American sharing-economy platform, is seeking to recover its struggling business in Thailand by pivoting to domestic tourism, while providing mild relief to thousands of landlords on its platform nationwide.
The doctor will screen you now
Business, William Hicks, Published on 10/04/2020
» While telemedicine is being used throughout the world to fight the coronavirus pandemic, Thailand's telemedicine infrastructure lags behind with a lack of government guidelines and limited availability.
Fitch upbeat on nation's short-term prospects
Business, William Hicks, Published on 03/10/2019
» Despite uncertainty from a potential global economic slowdown and US-China trade tensions, Fitch Ratings has a positive outlook on Thailand's credit rating and economy in the near future and could possibly upgrade the country's ratings in the next few years if positive economic fundamentals are maintained.
Klook has ceremonial Bangkok debut
Business, William Hicks, Published on 01/06/2019
» The Hong Kong-based unicorn startup Klook has officially launched a booking platform for tours and activities in Thailand as it seeks to increase investment in the country and find new local partners.
Marriott to double local hotel count
Business, William Hicks, Published on 19/04/2019
» Marriott International plans to dramatically increase its presence in Thailand, expanding hotels and resorts by about 50% in 3-4 years, unconcerned by political instability or an economic slowdown.
Iconsiam's show goes on
Business, William Hicks, Published on 26/01/2019
» Iconsiam plans to attract more tourists through a mix of flashy events, international marketing and opening up the Chao Phraya River as a tourism hotspot.
Grab awaits legal progress amid domination
Business, William Hicks, Published on 10/01/2019
» Ride-sharing service Grab plans to expand to key areas in Thailand in 2019, most notably Chiang Rai, hoping to achieve nationwide service in the next 2-3 years, a goal that could be expedited by the upcoming election.
Retiring in style in Bang Saray
Business, William Hicks, Published on 07/12/2018
» Nestled between the sleepy fishing town of Bang Saray and the Eastern Economic Corridor (EEC), a new development project aimed at retirees by Sunplay Asia hopes to cash in on the up-and-coming popularity of the area.