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Loans, guarantees part of ‘Ignite’ vision
Published on 11/06/2024
» The cabinet on Tuesday approved a low-interest loan programme worth 5 billion baht to support the government’s “Ignite Thailand” vision and a credit guarantee fund valued at 50 billion baht to help small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) access credit.
Trade group cools jets on aviation hub
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 10/06/2024
» DUBAI: The International Air Transport Association (IATA) says Thailand may be constrained in its pursuit of becoming the region's leading aviation hub by 2030 because of global supply chain disruptions, adding that Thailand needs to remove unnecessary regulations and move towards digitalisation for aviation efficiency.
Why SMEs must prepare for the green economy
Business, Published on 04/06/2024
» With 2024 set to surpass the heat record established in 2023, Thailand is preparing for a series of sweltering years ahead while grappling with a cooling economy.
Economy in need of revival
Business, Published on 03/06/2024
» Following a disappointing GDP expansion reading of only 1.5% in the first quarter, trailing other economies in the region, the Thai government plans to pick up the pace to stimulate economic growth.
Local halal industry gets a boost
News, Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 02/06/2024
» The Ministry of Industry is ready to push the Thai halal industry as a halal hub of the region, says Minister of Industry Pimpatra Wichaikul.
Huawei ASEAN Academy Strengthens Thai Digital Talent Ecosystem
Published on 31/05/2024
» Huawei Technologies (Thailand) Co., Ltd. joined hands with the Ministry of Higher Education, Science, Research and Innovation (MHESI), the Ministry of Labour (MOL), and a network of Thai universities and enterprises at the recent “Thailand Digital Talent Summit and Job Fair: Building Talent Hub for a Digital, Intelligent, and Green Thailand”. The summit successfully gathered over 200 participants from across government, academia, and industries, marking a significant milestone in cultivating digital talents and creating more value-added job opportunities for Thailand on its journey towards becoming a digital economic hub of ASEAN.
TCMA Hosts Global Cement and Concrete Summit 2024
Published on 31/05/2024
» The Thai Cement Manufacturers Association (TCMA) is partnering with the Global Cement and Concrete Association (GCCA) to host the “GCCA CEO Gathering and Leaders Conference 2024”, from 3rd-7th June 2024 at Shangri-La Hotel in Bangkok, Thailand. This significant event will follow the theme ‘Cement Industry Progress – What’s Next for Our Collective Action and Future’. It aims to gather industry leaders, senior executives, international organisation representatives, and academics to strategise on reducing global warming through technology, innovation, and green funding.
Nex Point creates EV tie-up with Dayun
Business, Published on 27/05/2024
» Thailand's eco-car segment is likely to face stronger competition from electric vehicle makers as Nex Point Plc, a local assembler of commercial EVs, has teamed up with a Chinese EV maker to embark on a new investment in small EVs.
Yesterday’s shadow
Oped, Postbag, Published on 25/05/2024
» Re: “Court to hear Srettha case”, (BP, May 24) and “Thailand’s judiciary face challenges”, (Opinion, May 24). Prof Thitinan Pongsudhirak’s biting comments on the judiciary’s influence on the lifeline of an elected prime minister are most justified based on past events. For the coming challenge facing our Constitutional Court, it is different from the past. The court’s 5-4 vote not suspending PM Srettha’s lifeline before he has the chance of defence is laudable.