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Suggestions to help the Thai economy
Business, Suchit Leesa-nguansuk, Published on 18/09/2024
» Thailand should focus on promoting only selected S-curve industries, expanding financial access for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and improving the technology and science infrastructure to improve the country's competitiveness, say business leaders.
Final minimum wage decision due Friday
Published on 17/09/2024
» The national wage committee is scheduled to convene again on Friday with the aim of introducing a 400-baht minimum wage among large employers nationwide on Oct 1, as planned, according to Labour Minister Phiphat Ratchakitprakarn.
Boeing workers stage first strike since 2008
Published on 13/09/2024
» SEATTLE - Boeing factory workers on the US west coast walked off the job on Friday after overwhelmingly rejecting a contract deal, halting production of the planemaker’s strongest-selling jet and sending its shares down over 2%.
Consultancy announces new country director
Business, Published on 11/09/2024
» Dss+, a specialist global operational management consultancy headquartered in Switzerland, has appointed Adis Peukpattanaruks as its new country director for Thailand.
Asian equities steady after turbulent week
Business, Published on 07/09/2024
» RECAP: Asian equities were poised to end a turbulent week on a steady note and Thai shares had their best week of the year, while currencies edged higher ahead of crucial US payrolls data that could set the stage for a larger interest rate cut.
A closer inspection of negative income tax
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 29/08/2024
» The first vision statement by former premier Thaksin Shinawatra, after 17 years away from Thailand, has garnered interest on several points, including the proposal of a negative income tax (NIT).
Macau leadership candidate decries ‘wild’ casino expansion
Published on 28/08/2024
» A former judge in Macau who is running for the city’s top leadership position has warned against the dominant role casinos play in the local economy, comments that could add to the worries for the industry.
Heavy burden on young shoulders
Business, Published on 26/08/2024
» Paetongtarn Shinawatra's recent ascension to prime minister, following the Constitutional Court's dismissal of her predecessor Srettha Thavisin over ethics violations based on a cabinet appointment, and the dissolution of the progressive Move Forward Party, which won the last election, presents a complex interplay of economic, political and social challenges for the nation.
Knowing how to draw a crowd
Business, Narumon Kasemsuk, Published on 22/08/2024
» Among international entertainment events in Thailand, fan meetings are some of the most successful, consistently drawing a considerable volume of attendees and attracting organisers to create more events to tap the burgeoning market.
Thai leadership change highlights political risk
Business, Published on 21/08/2024
» The Thai parliament's swift approval of new Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra, who received royal endorsement on Aug 18, should help to preserve policy continuity, but recent developments highlight the potential for the country's volatile politics to have an impact on policymaking and investor confidence.