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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.
Sentiment forecast to remain flat in Q3
Business, Pitsinee Jitpleecheep, Published on 10/07/2023
» Retail sentiment in the third quarter is expected to remain bearish because of political challenges, according to the Thai Retailers Association (TRA).
TKC, EC-Council establish joint venture
Business, Komsan Tortermvasana, Published on 07/07/2023
» SET-listed digital solutions provider Turnkey Communication Services (TKC) has signed an exclusive memorandum of understanding with EC-Council, a global leader in cybersecurity education and certification, to establish a joint venture to act as a security operation centre (SOC) for enterprises as well as offer comprehensive training programmes in Thailand.
Rice to get costlier as supply threatened
Reuters, Published on 06/07/2023
» MUMBAI: Global rice prices, now at their highest in 11 years, are set to rally further after India moved to boost payments to farmers, just as El Nino threatens yields in key producers and alternative staples get costlier for poor Asians and Africans.
Economic woes curtail domestic trips
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 06/07/2023
» Domestic tourism is still struggling with weak purchasing power because of higher costs of living and soaring debt, leaving small hotels and regional operators with financial burdens, says Kantapong Thananerngroth, president of Thai Tourism Promotion Association.
Tourism confidence declines in Q2
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 01/07/2023
» The Tourism Confidence Index remained below the 2019 rate in the second quarter, slipping from the first quarter because of the low season and weaker tourism income.
Rubber sector urged to adapt to cope with global challenges
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 30/06/2023
» Rubber farmers, entrepreneurs and exporters are being advised to swiftly adapt to various challenges, including geopolitical conflicts and environmental measures that may impact agricultural trade, as well as European Union (EU) laws regarding products and deforestation.
Thai executives most optimistic on prospects for generative AI
Business, Suchit Leesa-nguansuk, Published on 29/06/2023
» Thai executives are ready to embrace generative artificial intelligence (AI) technology according to a survey conducted by global consulting firm Accenture.
Tycoon urges EEC investment
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 26/06/2023
» Businesses and investors from China should not miss the opportunity to invest in the Eastern Economic Corridor, which is set to become the country's high-tech industry hub, said the chairman of Charoen Pokphand Group, Dhanin Chearavanont.
CP chairman touts nuclear power at Chinese entrepreneurs' forum
Post Reporters, Published on 25/06/2023
» Dhanin Chearavanont, chairman of Charoen Pokphand Group, told a forum in Bangkok that he personally sees nuclear power as a clean option for the production of electricity necessary for future economic development.