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Roadshow tantalises more South Korean corporations
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 28/08/2024
» The Board of Investment (BoI) continued to encourage more South Korean companies, including vaccine maker SK Bioscience, to expand their businesses into Thailand during its latest roadshow in Seoul.
Institute predicts 8.8% jump in food exports to B1.6tn
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 16/08/2024
» The value of Thailand's food exports is expected to increase by 8.8% year-on-year to 1.6 trillion baht this year, driven by growing global demand and a decrease in the prices of raw materials, says the National Food Institute (NFI).
Government demands chat regarding Chinese imports
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 15/08/2024
» The government is preparing to invite key e-commerce platform operators for a talk on the impact of low-cost imported products from China into Thailand, says caretaker Industry Minister Pimphattra Wichaikul.
E-commerce firms to be quizzed on Chinese imports
Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 14/08/2024
» The government is preparing to invite key e-commerce platform operators to discuss the impact of low-cost imported products from China, according to Pimphattra Wichaikul, the caretaker industry minister.
Unemployment hits 9-month high
Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 09/08/2024
» The unemployment rate in Thailand has reached a nine-month high of about 2% of registered workers, as the country struggles to deal with slow economic growth and more factory shutdowns, according to the Employers’ Confederation of Thai Trade and Industry (EconThai).
Housing app merger aims for 1m users
Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 31/07/2024
» Urban Living Technology, a startup under SCG Distribution and Retail Co, has merged with LivingOS Corporation to strengthen their businesses that specialise in managing housing issues in condominiums and housing estates through online apps, with a goal to reach 1 million residents by 2026.
PTTEP looks to a more sustainable future
News, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 25/10/2023
» Chief Executive Officer Montri Rawanchaikul believes one key mission for PTT Exploration and Production Plc (PTTEP) is to devise ways to reduce the impact of its businesses on the environment, particularly by reducing the company's carbon dioxide emissions.
Water worries
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 23/10/2023
» After flooding in many provinces last month, the Thai economy and its crucial export sector face another threat as the weather becomes more arid -- drought.
Thai retirement age could be increased
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 18/09/2023
» The increasing elderly population in Thailand is prompting a serious discussion on raising the retirement age beyond 55 to accommodate an "aged society" and deal with an ongoing labour shortage in the country, says the Federation of Thai Industries (FTI).
Labour minister urges restraint on minimum wage
Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 15/09/2023
» The Ministry of Labour agrees with business leaders on delaying a government pledge to increase the daily minimum wage to 400 baht, recommending it be phased in based on inflation and economic growth.