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Skills-based compensation mooted
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 17/07/2023
» Pledges to hike the daily minimum wage made by major political parties during their election campaigns raised the hopes of blue-collar workers, but sparked grave concerns among businesses.
Ex-minister plays down unrest
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 05/07/2023
» A former tourism and sports minister said even if Thailand experiences political demonstrations, foreign tourists would not be affected unless protesters disrupted airport operations as happened in 2008.
The Stark reality of a company in decline
Business, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 05/07/2023
» As the public awaits clarity on the formation of a new government, investor confidence is trying to rebound from the plunge caused by alleged fraud at Stark Corporation.
Customs urged to speed up clearance process
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 03/07/2023
» Finance Minister Arkhom Termpittayapaisith has urged the Customs Department to expedite the customs clearance procedures for exports and imports, particularly those pertaining to the automotive industry.
Chinese billionaires go all-in on AI
Published on 28/06/2023
» China’s tech sector has a new obsession: competing with US titans like Google and Microsoft in the breakneck global artificial intelligence "arms race".
Rough week for equities as central banks talk tough
Business, Published on 24/06/2023
» RECAP: Asian stocks slumped in line with global equity markets, which have seen their worst week this year, as a string of hawkish central bank surprises made investors nervous about the economic cost of taming inflation.
A 99% stock crash and shock default raise alarm
Bloomberg News, Published on 23/06/2023
» Only a year ago Stark Corporation looked like a Thai corporate success story. Backed by a wealthy local businessman, the nearly US$2 billion maker of electrical cables was an aggressive acquirer making its first major push beyond Asia.
EconThai glum on second-half outlook
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 20/06/2023
» The domestic economy may slow down in the second half of the year due to a number of problems, ranging from looming drought and political uncertainties to a sluggish global economy, says the Employers' Confederation of Thai Trade and Industry (EconThai).
Alarm over weather-related threats
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 08/06/2023
» Drought, floods and other extreme weather exacerbated by climate change could cause damage worth 36 billion baht to the Thai economy this year, says the Joint Standing Committee on Commerce, Industry and Banking (JSCCIB).
Timeline unnerves some sectors
Business, Post Reporters, Published on 05/06/2023
» The Move Forward Party (MFP) and seven coalition political parties are expected to ascend to power in early August.