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WHA plans entry in digital health
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 06/03/2021
» WHA Corporation Plc, Thailand's largest developer of built-to-suit logistics facilities, plans to catch the global trend in healthcare this year by diversifying into digital technology for health businesses, including telemedicine.
GM to lay off 1,500 staff in Rayong
Business, Piyachart Maikaew, Published on 19/02/2020
» US car maker General Motors has confirmed that roughly 1,500 workers from its Thai operations will be laid off this year once Chinese maker Great Wall Motors takes ownership of the company's Rayong facilities.
Giving wings to the elusive aerotropolis
Business, Chatrudee Theparat, Published on 29/08/2018
» John D Kasarda is the director of the Center of Air Commerce at the University of North Carolina's Kenan-Flagler Business School, president and chief executive of Aerotropolis Business Concepts LLC, president of the Aerotropolis Institute of China and editor-in-chief of Logistics, an international scholarly journal. He has also published more than 100 articles and 10 books on airport cities, aviation infrastructure, urban economic development and competitiveness.
Making money from our resources
News, Anchalee Kongrut, Published on 23/07/2018
» Since the military government came to power, new economic policies have been rolled out and economic catchphrases coined.
The man on mission to drive the EEC
Business, Chatrudee Theparat, Published on 06/03/2017
» The Eastern Economic Corridor (EEC) has dominated current headlines, with the government pinning high hopes on the development. Generous tax breaks have been awarded to companies investing in skilled industries there.
'S' man on a mission
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 14/12/2015
» The ambitious mission of the current government to see Thailand's economy grow in an S-shaped curve may not be realised if the country fails to increase public and private investment to match the levels of neighbouring countries.
From steel tycoon to silicon entrepreneur
Business, Published on 19/11/2014
» Leading businessman Sawasdi Horrungruang plans to open another chapter in his life by building a Silicon Valley project in Chon Buri after selling his shares in Hemaraj Land Development to WHA.
Economic development: Getting back on track
Jon Fernquest, Published on 01/08/2012
» Linking research with business needs & getting back to long-term plans, top priority according to Somkid's new think tank.
Flood unemployment
Jon Fernquest, Published on 17/02/2012
» Moving to Eastern Seaboard or Korat may be only choice for some Ayutthaya workers who lost jobs during floods. Over age 30 may mean no job anywhere for them.
Impact of Japan crisis on Thai economy
Jon Fernquest, Published on 15/03/2011
» Short-term shortages likely to drive markets. Japanese businesses may relocate to other countries to reduce business risk.