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THG, Assumption launch scheme to solve doctor shortage
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 19/01/2024
» Thonburi Healthcare Group Plc (THG), the operator of Thonburi Hospital, aims to help solve the doctor shortage in Thailand by establishing an international medicine programme in cooperation with Assumption University.
Sentiment declines in December
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 18/01/2024
» The Thailand Industry Sentiment Index (TISI) fell in December 2023 to 88.8 points, attributed to a range of factors from a decrease in sales to lower production, says the Federation of Thai Industries (FTI).
Uninspiring job outlook for 2024
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 08/12/2023
» Employment in Thailand is expected to remain weak next year, with new recruitment limited to only certain industries, including tourism and food and beverages, says the Employers' Confederation of Thai Trade and Industry (EconThai).
Sugar farmers call for talks
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 20/11/2023
» Sugar cane farmers plan to ask authorities at the Industry and Commerce ministries on Monday to clarify the cabinet's decision to allow ex-factory sugar prices to increase by only two baht a kilogramme, as the intervention is viewed as unfair by sugar manufacturers.
Producers keep motorcycle target
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 28/10/2023
» The Federation of Thai Industries (FTI) is maintaining its target for motorcycle production at 2.1 million units this year, though manufacturing in September fell by almost 20% year-on-year as banks tightened loan criteria.
Motorcycle production projected to rise in Q4
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 04/10/2023
» Stronger demand for motorcycles is expected to increase Thai manufacturing in this year's final quarter, as the sector struggles with sluggish sales, says the Federation of Thai Industries (FTI).
EV industry faces ‘critical’ worker shortage
Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 20/09/2023
» Thailand faces a critical shortage of electric vehicle specialists and skilled workers needed to fuel the growth of the industry, which is struggling to fill more than 53,000 positions, says the Electric Vehicle Association of Thailand (Evat).
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.
Motorcycle outlook rosy
Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 02/09/2023
» The Federation of Thai Industries (FTI) expects total motorcycle production this year will exceed the target of 2.1 million units.