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Call for measures to halt surge in bad debt
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 10/06/2025
» The National Economic and Social Development Council (NESDC) wants to improve the conditions for debt restructuring to prevent special mention (SM) loans from deteriorating into non-performing loans (NPLs), after a noticeable increase in the former in last year's fourth quarter.
Giving seniors another chance
News, Published on 28/04/2025
» With one in five Thais now aged over 60, experts are saying the country will face an irreversible demographic crisis if the government doesn't roll out the necessary safeguards to ensure the welfare of its senior citizens.
The AI transition: A guide to smart employment transitions
Published on 17/10/2024
» The digital era has arrived, and AI is revolutionising businesses across industries, presenting exciting opportunities for growth and efficiency. However, these advancements come with new legal responsibilities for employers. If your organisation is planning to implement AI or new technologies that may affect your workforce, it is crucial to understand your legal obligations.
Minimising unfair termination risks in Thailand
Published on 05/08/2024
» Thailand is generally not known to be a litigious country, yet when it comes to labour related disputes, it’s a different story.
Thai workers in Japan boost skills
News, Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 13/04/2024
» TOKYO: The Labour Ministry is ready to help young Thais work in Japan in various industries so they can develop their skills while expanding the nation's labour export market.
To invest or not to invest in Thailand?
Published on 28/06/2023
» In this post-Covid era, Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) into Thailand has been on the rise, with FDI inflows and applications for investment promotions increasing 36% from the previous year (approximately $13 billion). Accordingly, Thailand's gross domestic product (GDP) is expected to increase from 2.6% in 2022, to a projected high of 3.7% in 2023.
Burkina Faso asked France troops to quit, diplomatic note confirms
AFP, Published on 23/01/2023
» PARIS - Burkina Faso asked France to move its troops out of the country within a month, according to a diplomatic letter from the authorities there to Paris obtained by AFP Sunday.
Cairo's floating heritage risks being towed away by grand projects
AFP, Published on 30/06/2022
» CAIRO: Dozens of vibrantly coloured floating homes have for decades dotted the banks of the River Nile, rare havens of leafy seclusion in the Egyptian capital's hustle and bustle -- but maybe not for much longer.
Argy-bargy on wages
News, Published on 01/05/2022
» Being paid 340 baht a day, according to Suthichai Pongpinijkul, 26, is not a sufficient wage to live on.
Beware of Japan's 'new capitalism'
Oped, Published on 24/11/2021
» Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida survived the election on Oct 31, which came just weeks after his arrival in office as the new leader of the nation. Losing only 15 seats, the Liberal Democratic Party performed better than expected and will maintain a comfortable majority in the House of Representatives.