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Chamber proposes quick labour measures
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 21/10/2025
» The Thai Chamber of Commerce has proposed "Quick Big Win" measures to enhance labour management.
Labourers' debt soars, but repayments fall
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 30/04/2025
» Labourers in Thailand are enjoying lower debt repayments this year even though their overall debt levels have risen substantially, according to a survey by the University of the Thai Chamber of Commerce (UTCC).
3 million to get handout funds on Wednesday
Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 24/09/2024
» The first 3 million needy and disabled people — out of a total of 14.5 million — will receive their 10,000-baht handout under the government’s digital wallet programme on Wednesday, according to Deputy Finance Minister Julapun Amornvivat.
Organic approach to sustainable well-being
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 20/07/2024
» Although progress has been made in production and policy measures, organic agriculture is still considered to be at an early stage of development in Thailand when it comes to major actors such as private companies, government projects, grower cooperatives, grassroots support groups and non-government organisations.
Extension granted to migrant workforce
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 02/06/2023
» Concern over a domestic labour shortage has eased after the cabinet on Tuesday approved an extension to employment contracts that allow more than 200,000 migrant workers to keep their jobs.
US-China tech war likely to intensify
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 17/01/2023
» Thai entrepreneurs are being urged to closely monitor the US-China technology war as it is expected to intensify this year, warns the Commerce Ministry's planning unit.
Government pushes economic zone promotion
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 13/12/2022
» The government vows to move ahead with plans to promote 10 existing special economic zones (SEZs) in 10 provinces in an effort to decentralise development and growth, as well as lure investment to the provinces.
UTCC survey suggests recovery on course
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 16/09/2022
» Despite the global economic slowdown, the Thai economy remains on course for a recovery, according to a recent business survey.
Businesses demanding half a million more migrant workers
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 13/07/2022
» More than 500,000 additional foreign workers are needed to support agricultural product processing and food industries for export, construction, tourism and services, according to the Thai Chamber of Commerce.
Shippers forecast 5-8% growth despite Omicron
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 12/01/2022
» Despite the ongoing Omicron outbreak, a group of Thai shippers are maintaining their export growth forecast at 5-8% this year, driven by the recovery of partner trading countries and the baht's weakness.