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BKI remains upbeat on 8% growth in premiums
Business, Darana Chudasri, Published on 28/05/2020
» Bangkok Insurance Plc (BKI) is confident its premium target of 22.8 billion baht, or 8% growth, is reachable this year on the heels of new insurance products, government megaprojects and crop insurance.
Industry jittery over summer rain
Business, Published on 07/05/2020
» With water reservoirs running low, the industrial sector and policymakers are nervously awaiting summer rains to bring an end to one of Thailand's worst droughts in a decade.
Second time unluckier?
Business, Published on 04/05/2020
» Easing the restrictions to contain the coronavirus outbreak seems to be a gamble the government has to make, since businesses could be wiped off the radar on Wongnai and other lifestyle super apps. But the move could be a make or break for the masses, and a second wave of the disease remains a key risk with the stakes too high for failure.
10% contraction seen from renewed outbreak
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 29/04/2020
» The economy could contract by as much as 10% this year in a worst-case scenario in which a second coronavirus outbreak occurs after the government lifts lockdown measures, says a financial expert.
The coming storm
Business, Published on 16/04/2020
» Despite the relatively low number of new coronavirus cases in Thailand, hospitals are already reaching capacity in dealing with patients that need intensive care unit (ICU) treatment and ventilators, says Boon Vanasin, chairman of Thonburi Healthcare Group (THG).
Ethanol producers expect further price increases
Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 15/04/2020
» The Thai Ethanol Manufacturing Association (TEMA) expects the price of ethanol for making gasohol to continue to rise as a result of a smaller harvest of raw materials used to make ethanol, owing to the severe drought.
Assessing drought impact
Business, Published on 18/03/2020
» This year's dry season started early and is showing a tendency to be harsher and last longer than usual. The warning signs were already present in late 2019 as the volume of water stored in reservoirs across the country started to decline before the end of the rainy season.
EEC panel OKs water management strategy
Business, Chatrudee Theparat, Published on 07/03/2020
» The Eastern Economic Corridor (EEC) Policy Committee on Friday approved water management plans for both the short and long terms to ensure sufficient water supply.
Dry factories sound the alarm in EEC
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 05/03/2020
» The government is warning that water reserves for the Eastern Economic Corridor (EEC) are only sufficient until June unless the state finds additional sources to avoid a shortage.
Estates confident of sufficient water supply
Business, Published on 17/02/2020
» Industrial estate owners, factories and power plants are instituting measures to reach the government's target of a 10% reduction in water use to deal with the ongoing drought crisis, though some operators say the measures may not be enough if the drought continues through the rainy season.