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Labour shortfall 180,000 last year
Online Reporters, Published on 25/06/2014
» The National Statistical Office of Thailand said 189,182 businesses nationwide needed 306,148 workers last year, but 59.4% of the available positions - or 181,827 - were left vacant.
Thailand looks to new China trade
Online Reporters, Published on 17/06/2014
» China is increasing its investment in Southeast Asia and Thailand may be in a position to become Beijing's regional investment hub, Amparwon Pichalai, director of the Trade Policy and Strategy Office under the Ministry of Commerce, said on Tuesday.
Vocational school campaign falls flat
News, Lamphai Intathep, Published on 22/05/2014
» The Ministry of Education has failed in its quest to significantly boost the number of vocational school enrolments, as high school students and their parents continue to favour general education.
Unis face increase in new students
News, Lamphai Intathep, Published on 20/05/2014
» A UN report has found Asia's higher education system is rapidly expanding to serve the explosive growth in undergraduates across the region.
Carving out fame in Phayao
News, Saiarun Pinaduang, Published on 10/05/2014
» Of all the forms of artistry involved in Buddhism, the carving of sandstone figures or the etching of giant images into rock walls is among the most admired because of the skill and the mental toughness required.
Unemployment awaits 150,000
Online Reporters, Published on 02/05/2014
» About 150,000 new graduates, mostly from vocational colleges, will probably remain jobless, with the Thai economy expected to grow by only 2.5-2.7% this year, according to the Thailand Development Research Institute (TDRI).
Bright future for Thai welders
Online Reporters, Published on 26/04/2014
» Thai welders, carpenters and masseurs will have plenty of opportunities to work in Asean once regional integration takes place in late 2015.
Grave matters for elephants
News, Published on 11/04/2014
» Elephants are Thailand’s national symbol. When they take their last breath, they deserve a final resting place that befits an animal of such national importance.
Investment 'held hostage' by deadlock
Bloomberg News, Published on 31/03/2014
» The latest casualty of Thailand’s five-month political deadlock may be foreign investment, as project approvals face delays and new investors hesitate to commit funds, the head of the investment promotion board said.
Confidence, car sales dip amid unrest
Business, Published on 25/03/2014
» Industrial confidence hit a 56-month low in February, and domestic car sales and production also fell as the protracted political turmoil hurt domestic consumption.