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How Thailand's welfare state could change
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 28/06/2023
» For the past few decades, many countries have been working towards providing "healthcare for all", including equity in access to healthcare and healthcare financing.
Full reopening, faster movement
Business, Post Reporters, Published on 27/12/2022
» Thai tourism in the first half of the year was like riding a rollercoaster as the "Test & Go" programme -- the country's reopening initiative -- was suspended in January in the wake of the Omicron variant which spread rapidly since the end of last year.
Rolling with the punches
Business, Post Reporters, Published on 27/12/2022
» This year has been packed with events that highlighted both progress and setbacks — unavoidable realities in the world of business. The year posed challenges for the government and businesses seeking new opportunities post-pandemic, sparked hope among car makers that are anticipating growth of the electric vehicle industry in Thailand, as well as unsuccessful attempts by some companies to further grow their businesses.
Ant Group's Alipay+ to boost cashless travel in South Korea
Published on 26/09/2022
» HONG KONG: Chinese financial technology giant Ant Group is ramping up cashless travel in South Korea through its Alipay+ programme, which supports a major collaboration between trusted mobile payment services providers across Asia.
THG unveils Bangladesh health tie-up
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 20/09/2022
» SET-listed Thonburi Healthcare Group (THG) is preparing to help Bangladesh develop a so-called "hospital for society" in cooperation with the 2006 Nobel Peace Prize laureate Muhammad Yunus.
Prep required for cybersecurity rules
Business, Suchit Leesa-nguansuk, Published on 08/08/2022
» The National Cyber Security Agency (NCSA) is urging organisations associated with critical information infrastructure (CII) to accelerate efforts to comply with two upcoming regulations regarding minimal requirements for their cyberdefence practices and responsibility for their sectoral computer emergency response teams (CERTs).
Tourism key to recovery
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 15/06/2022
» Tourism will be the key engine supporting Thailand's economic recovery, replacing the slowing export sector, says the Economic Intelligence Center (EIC), a research house under Siam Commercial Bank.
Centara revenue up 40% in first quarter
Business, Published on 18/05/2022
» Centara Hotels and Resorts posted total revenue of 3.8 billion baht for the first quarter of 2022, a rise of 40% compared to the same period last year.
Temper your expectations
Business, Published on 09/05/2022
» On April 30, after the last inbound visitor went through the RT-PCR testing process at Phuket airport, it represented the culmination of a 10-month mission for the quarantine team at the terminal.
What are the entry rules from May 1?
Business, Janine Phakdeetham, Published on 27/04/2022
» Starting from May 1, fully vaccinated travellers entering Thailand are no longer required to endure a brief hotel quarantine and take an RT-PCR Covid-19 test upon arrival.