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Pundits call for policy continuity, education rejig
Business, Suchit Leesa-nguansuk, Published on 19/09/2024
» Thailand should maintain policy continuity and invest more in improving the primary and secondary education system to keep pace with its peers in the present dynamic and volatile decade, according to business leaders.
New platform to host Thai tourism services
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 19/09/2024
» The Tourism and Sports Ministry has unveiled a new web portal connecting online services from the public sector, including the new electronic travel authorisation (ETA) system and the 300-baht fee collection from foreign tourists in the future.
HR issues that boards need to focus on
Business, Published on 19/09/2024
» On May 21, Singapore Airlines flight SQ321 was forced to make an emergency landing at Suvarnabhumi Airport after encountering severe air turbulence that resulted in dozens of injuries and the death of one passenger.
Fiscal 2025 public debt estimated at 66% of GDP
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 19/09/2024
» The level of public debt for fiscal 2025 is projected at 66% of GDP, which is below the fiscal sustainability threshold of 70%.
Government borrowing ‘won't crowd out’ private sector
Published on 18/09/2024
» The government will ensure that its borrowing of 2.59 trillion baht for the 2025 fiscal year won’t “crowd out” the fundraising activities of the private sector, a Ministry of Finance official said on Wednesday.
Whoscall unveils Scam Alert feature
Business, Komsan Tortermvasana, Published on 18/09/2024
» Gogolook, owner of the Whoscall application, in collaboration with the National Broadcasting and Telecommunications Commission (NBTC), has launched the Scam Alert feature on the app.
Air force 'bribe' on ministry radar now
News, Post Reporters, Published on 18/09/2024
» Transnational bribery involving the military has been a chronic problem, but the latest claim remains unverified pending an investigation, said Deputy Prime Minister and Defence Minister Phumtham Wechayachai in response to a recent allegation of kickbacks allegedly paid by a US company to the Royal Thai Air Force (RTAF).
Unplugging the electricity monopoly
Oped, Rapeepat Ingkasit, Published on 18/09/2024
» Thailand's electricity prices remain stubbornly high, burdening consumers and businesses alike.
TCMA Honoured with 2024 Excellence and Leadership Awards
Published on 17/09/2024
» In recognition of its efforts to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and lead the cement industry in collaboration towards Net Zero 2050, the Thai Cement Manufacturers Association (TCMA) has been honoured with two prestigious awards: the “Excellence Trade Association 2024” and the “Outstanding Leadership of Trade Association 2024,” presented by the Ministry of Commerce.
Call for national asset management firm
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 17/09/2024
» SCB EIC, the research centre under Siam Commercial Bank (SCB), says the government should establish a national asset management company (AMC) to prepare for a potential increase in non-performing loans (NPLs) within the banking industry.