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Three-month coconut import ban proposed
Online Reporters, Published on 17/07/2018
» Thailand is considering a three-month import ban on coconuts to shore up local prices.
Majority believe election, new govt will improve economy: poll
Online Reporters, Published on 01/07/2018
» A majority of people think the economy worsened during the first half of 2018 and foresee no improvement in the second half, but expect an upswing after a general election is held and a new government in place, according to the result of an opinion survey by the National Institute for Development Administration, or Nida Poll.
Exports grow, industries' confidence drops
Online Reporters, Published on 21/03/2018
» Exports rose 10% year-on-year in February, but the industries' sentiment index fell for the first time in four months on concerns about costs.
Big business okay with small, varied wage hike
Online Reporters, Published on 09/01/2018
» The Joint Standing Committee on Commerce, Industry, and Banking has agreed to a small increase in the minimum daily wage this year, but said it should not be the same in all provinces.
Total wealth of Thailand's 50 richest soars 16%
Online Reporters, Published on 31/05/2017
» SINGAPORE – The collective net worth of Thailand’s 50 richest on the 2017 Forbes List has reached US$123.5 billion, an increase of 16% on the ranking in 2016.
Industry sentiment falls, ending 4-month rally
Online Reporters, Published on 22/02/2017
» The Federation of Thai Industries (FTI) sentiment index fell in January after four consecutive increases late last year, as worry set in about the global economic outlook and trade policy espoused by the new US president.
Yingluck: Rice scheme helped farmers, economy
Online Reporters, Published on 05/08/2016
» Former prime minister Yingluck Shinawatra told the Supreme Court on Friday that her loss-ridden rice-pledging programme really helped debt-ridden farmers and the national economy.
Poll: High time for wage hike
Online Reporters, Published on 30/04/2016
» Three years on, the magical effect of the 300-baht minimum wage on the quality of life of Bangkok workers has waned, with almost 70% now saying their lives have not improved, according to a poll.
Workers ask for B360 minimum wage
Online Reporters, Published on 31/03/2015
» The Thai Labour Solidarity Committee, one of Thailand's major labour organisations, has called for Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha to increase the minimum wage to 360 baht from the current 300 baht per day.
Prajin rules out setting airfare floor
Online Reporters, Published on 13/01/2015
» The transport minister has dismissed news his office will set a floor for low-cost airlines' fares.