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Understanding Thailand’s 40 reserved occupations exclusively for Thai nationals
Online Reporters, Published on 04/09/2025
» Although Thailand is relatively open in allowing foreigners to work through legal work visas, the law still restricts certain occupations exclusively for Thai nationals. Foreigners who do not receive specific exemptions are prohibited from engaging in these professions or roles.
Fed set to hold firm against Trump pressure
AFP, Published on 30/07/2025
» WASHINGTON - The US Federal Reserve is expected to defy aggressive pressure from President Donald Trump and keep interest rates unchanged Wednesday, though divisions about the best response to tariff risks may bubble to the surface.
Indonesian shoemakers fear Trump tariffs despite lower levy
AFP, Published on 16/07/2025
» BANDUNG — At a leather boot shop in the Indonesian city of Bandung, workers handle an order from Texas but owner Etnawati Melani says she fears such business will dwindle when Donald Trump's tariffs hit exports.
CRC Sports Wins Thailand’s Top Retail Sports Award
Published on 16/06/2025
» CRC Sports, the multi-sports retail network under Central Retail, has been named Sporting Goods Retailer of the Year – Thailand at the prestigious Retail Asia Awards 2025, in recognition of the remarkable achievements of its flagship brand, Supersports, throughout 2024. The award reflects strong sales growth and enhanced brand reputation.
Thai shoe maker Nanyang targets 3-5% growth this year
Business, Kuakul Mornkum, Published on 16/05/2025
» The school shoe sector is expected to record flat growth this year due to the country's sluggish economy, according to Thai shoe manufacturer Nanyang.
Prada to buy Versace for 1.25 bn euros to create new force in Italian fashion
AFP, Published on 10/04/2025
» MILAN (ITALY) - Prada said Thursday that it had reached a deal to buy Versace for 1.25 billion euros ($1.38 billion), building a new Italian fashion powerhouse and hoping to insert much-needed "spark" into its smaller, flashier rival.
Thailand posts 20% drop in low-quality Chinese imports
Published on 09/12/2024
» Thailand has recorded a 20% drop in low-quality imports, mostly from China since introducing steps to curb cheap Chinese imports that were hurting business in Southeast Asia's second-largest economy, a government spokesperson said on Monday.
The detective's toolkit
Life, Suwitcha Chaiyong, Published on 06/11/2024
» Although you may have never read or watched the well-known Japanese manga, animation and movie Detective Conan, you probably have heard famous quotes from the animation such as, "there is always only one truth", or "my dad taught me when we were in Hawaii".
Do blue zones hold the key to future travel?
Business, Published on 13/08/2024
» What constitutes a perfect holiday? Clearly there are vastly divergent views on this. Pundits and peripatetics have long struggled with this conundrum, never quite finding a satisfying answer.
Guru's Weekly Buzz: July 26-Aug 1
Guru, Published on 26/07/2024
» Guru By Bangkok Post's pick of the most exciting products, activities, food and travel to indulge in.