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Migrant workers plug crucial gaps
News, Post Reporters, Published on 20/04/2023
» Some roles, particularly in Thailand's recovering tourism and service sectors, are now mostly being filled by migrant workers due to a chronic manpower shortage, a top official from the Employers' Confederation of Thailand (ECOT) has said.
Chuan frets as Dems slide in opinion polls
News, Post Reporters, Published on 15/04/2023
» The Democrat Party's low approval rating has its patriarch Chuan Leekpai worried.
Under-fire Democrats 'will never become extinct', says Chuan
News, Post Reporters, Published on 27/02/2023
» House Speaker and former Democrat Party leader Chuan Leekpai admits he is concerned about the party's waning popularity although he believes the party will never become extinct in the South, its traditional stronghold.
Executives list policy priorities
Business, Post Reporters, Published on 27/02/2023
» The upcoming general election slated for May 7 is sparking speculation on a potential successor to Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha as well as new economic policies that might be promoted by an incoming government.
Former Dem leaders 'should help out'
News, Post Reporters, Published on 26/02/2023
» Former Democrat Party leaders should not wait to be asked to help the party out in the election campaign since it is their duty to help, said the party's patriarch, Chuan Leekpai.
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.
Group of 16 split on backing PM
News, Post Reporters, Published on 15/07/2022
» The so-called Group of 16, which is made up of MPs from micro-parties and several members of the Palang Pracharath Party (PPRP), are divided on whether or not they will support Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha in the upcoming no-confidence debate against the government.
Subdued spending in second half
Business, Post Reporters, Published on 14/07/2022
» Most industry chiefs believe private consumption in the second half is expected to remain flat, limited by pressure from high energy prices and the prolonged pandemic.
Chon Buri zoo to sell herd of elephants
News, Post Reporters, Published on 30/05/2021
» CHON BURI: The Sriracha Tiger Zoo has announced its intention to sell a herd of 11 elephants after being hard hit by waning tourism in the wake of Covid-19.
Economic fire continues to rage
Business, Post Reporters, Published on 23/12/2020
» Fighting the pandemic and keeping the ailing economy going have been almost insurmountable tasks for Thailand this year. The Bank of Thailand has forecast a GDP contraction of 7.8% in 2020, crucially weighed down by the outbreak.