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Practice what you preach
Business, Post Reporters, Published on 15/05/2023
» Political parties promised several populist pledges for the general election to entice voters, including a controversial 10,000-baht handout via digital wallets to those aged 16 and over; a hike in minimum daily wages to 600 baht; an increase of minimum monthly salaries for university graduates to 25,000 baht; debt suspension for farmers; an immediate cut in electricity tariffs; and a rise in the monthly allowance for people aged 60 and over to 3,000-5,000 baht, up from 600-1,000 baht.
Tiptoeing through the minefield
Business, Post Reporters, Published on 31/12/2022
» 2023 should be the first time in three years Thailand can fully return to normal practices after Covid-19 was downgraded to endemic in October 2022. Yet busineses still need to stay alert to several obstacles on the horizon.
Mergers shake up the landscape
Business, Post Reporters, Published on 29/12/2022
» Amid economic challenges and rapid changes in various sectors, the strategic approach of mergers and acquisitions (M&A) was used to help businesses stay afloat and elevate their competitiveness, in addition to partnership agreements.
Fresh concerns over Covid
Business, Post Reporters, Published on 05/12/2022
» As businesses pin their hopes on a strong recovery in the final month of the year based on lively shopping activity, entertainment events and vibrant tourism, a fresh Omicron outbreak has emerged including a rising death toll, rekindling concerns about the impact on economic sentiment.
Thailand 'base' for SMBC's growth
News, Post Reporters, Published on 27/11/2022
» Japan's Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation (SMBC) will adopt Thailand as its base for expansion in Southeast Asia in celebration of its 70th year of operations in the kingdom, it says.
A showcase for the BCG model
Business, Post Reporters, Published on 21/11/2022
» The Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (Apec) summit offered a glimpse into how countries plan to deal with uncertainties post-pandemic as well as the Thai government's push towards a new economic model.
Questions abound for China
Business, Post Reporters, Published on 31/10/2022
» China has been locked into a zero-Covid policy since early 2020, enforcing aggressive pandemic border controls and implementing public health measures such as mass testing and city lockdowns that have severely affected global supply chains.
Another Xi term sits well with business sector
Business, Post Reporters, Published on 17/10/2022
» The 20th National Congress of the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) started on Sunday in Beijing, with Xi Jinping likely to be re-elected as the country's president during meetings behind closed doors at the Great Hall of the People.
Making more than ends meet
Business, Post Reporters, Published on 15/08/2022
» A move to expedite the enforcement of the new daily minimum wage as early as October has added to the debate over what the most acceptable wage rise should be.
True, DTAC hit back at allegations by AIS
Business, Post Reporters, Published on 04/08/2022
» True Corporation and Total Access Communication (DTAC) have hit back and denied allegations of disrespecting the regulators' authority levelled by the head of their main rival, Advanced Info Service (AIS).