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Once centres of hope, political parties are dying
News, John Lloyd, Published on 03/01/2018
» There's little difficulty in showing that some of the most venerable political parties of the democratic world may be facing terminal crises. The difficulty is in determining if government by a party or parties -- the sustaining base of administrations the democratic world over -- can last.
Human resource wish-list for 2018
Christopher Bruton, Published on 03/01/2018
» Wouldn't it be wonderful if all our New Year wishes could be granted in the next twelve months? Actually the wishes expressed below could all become realities, or, at least, a start made on them, if government policy-makers have the determination to address these issues. Our New Year wishes for 2018 fall into three categories: some that would enhance the skills of young people entering the labour force; some that would benefit those already in the labour force; and finally some that would benefit those in the evening of their working lives or beyond.
Oracle urges rejig for digital era
Business, Published on 05/01/2018
» Thai companies must digitise their human resource departments to bring talented workers to high-demand fields in line with the country's 4.0 policy goals, according to California-headquartered technology company Oracle.
Deluge of staff to fill water office
News, Post Reporters, Published on 11/01/2018
» A Section 44 order will be issued to tackle the shortage of personnel at the newly-established National Water Resources Management Office, Deputy Prime Minister Wissanu Krea-ngam said yesterday.
Depa touts Asia Digital Expo
Business, Suchit Leesa-nguansuk, Published on 11/01/2018
» The Digital Economy Promotion Agency (Depa) is investing 30 million baht to organise Asia Digital Expo, aimed at matching technology suppliers with small and medium-sized entrepreneurs (SMEs).
Manufacturing game-changers
Business, Published on 11/01/2018
» The Internet of Things (IoT) being built into product design, more service-centred business models, and 3D printing delivering major benefits have emerged as game-changing trends for manufacturing this year, according to IFS, a multinational enterprise software solutions specialist. The following article examines the three trends in detail.
You get what you pay for
News, Editorial, Published on 11/01/2018
» Within the next two weeks, low-paid workers will find out whether they will get a fair pay rise when the minimum wage tripartite committee rules on the annual wage adjustments.
Govt 'needs plan' to cope with age of technology
News, Kornchanok Raksaseri, Published on 11/01/2018
» The government needs to know how to adapt to the age of technology and innovation, former deputy prime minister and foreign minister Surakiart Sathirathai told an international conference Wednesday.
Ministry to roll out 7 new courses
News, Post Reporters, Published on 12/01/2018
» The Education Ministry plans to begin offering seven new vocational study programmes this year to advance the government's national development strategies.
Minimum wage hike sounded out
Business, Published on 15/01/2018
» To raise or not to raise the daily minimum wage is an uphill task being mulled by policymakers and employers across the business spectrum.