Showing 1 - 7 of 7
World Bank projects lukewarm recovery for Thai tourism
Business, William Hicks, Published on 27/03/2021
» Tourism and Thailand's economy may be slow to recover, even with a comprehensive vaccine rollout, as transmission risks remain among vaccinated people and reopening does not necessarily mean a full return of foreign tourists, the World Bank says.
Labour strikes against the algorithm
Business, William Hicks, Published on 07/09/2020
» Not long ago the streets of Bangkok were near empty -- save for a bustling network of green-, pink- or yellow-vested delivery drivers shepherding food across a shuttered city to the millions trapped indoors fearing an accelerating viral outbreak.
Startups reap pandemic revenues
Business, William Hicks, Published on 12/08/2020
» Thailand's top startups have seen double-digit growth windfalls in revenue following the pandemic, being well-positioned to benefit from the consumer and business shift to digital commerce during the lockdown.
TMF says complex regulations hamper foreign investment
Business, William Hicks, Published on 09/07/2020
» Thailand's regulations requiring foreign businesses to be majority owned by a Thai partner and filing legal documents in Thai language may hamper foreign investment in the country, says multinational professional services firm TMF Group.
At Chiva-Som resort, healthy optimism amid disappointment
Business, William Hicks, Published on 18/04/2020
» 2020 was supposed to be a breakout year for Chiva-Som resort and its second-generation chairman, Krip Rojanastien.
Klook has ceremonial Bangkok debut
Business, William Hicks, Published on 01/06/2019
» The Hong Kong-based unicorn startup Klook has officially launched a booking platform for tours and activities in Thailand as it seeks to increase investment in the country and find new local partners.
US body urges next regime to reform IP
Business, William Hicks, Published on 23/03/2019
» The US Chamber of Commerce says intellectual property (IP) should be a top reform priority for the next government to increase the amount of foreign investment coming into Thailand.