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Corporate conscience for the planet
Business, Post Reporters, Published on 31/12/2024
» Businesses play a crucial role in addressing global warming, as their operations significantly influence the environment, the economy and society. Launching initiatives to combat climate change is essential to reducing carbon emissions, conserving resources, and promoting sustainable practices. Failure to act can result in costly disruptions from extreme weather events such as resource shortages and stricter government regulations. Moreover, as a greater number of consumers search for eco-friendly options, businesses that adopt sustainable practices can gain a competitive egde.Their initiatives not only contribute to global climate goals but also foster innovation, drive cost savings, and ensure long-term profitability. Here's a closer look at how Thai businesses are progressing in addressing climate change challenges.
CEOs voice concerns for 2024
Business, Post Reporters, Published on 02/01/2024
» Thailand is projected to post slow economic growth in the near future compared with pre-pandemic rates. Several public and private agencies have GDP forecasts for 2024 ranging from 3-3.4%, excluding implementation of the government's digital wallet scheme.
Troubled waters
Business, Post Reporters, Published on 12/09/2022
» Industry leaders are alert to heavier rainfall as flooding can deal a further blow to the economy, though many of them do not believe certain business activities will be drowned as happened in 2011.
Making more than ends meet
Business, Post Reporters, Published on 15/08/2022
» A move to expedite the enforcement of the new daily minimum wage as early as October has added to the debate over what the most acceptable wage rise should be.
Cop suspended for stomping on teens
News, Post Reporters, Published on 25/05/2022
» A deputy crime suppression chief at Sam Phran station in Nakhon Pathom has been suspended pending an investigation after he and another policeman allegedly assaulted two handcuffed teenagers last month.
Lerdsin in 200-bed field hospital move
News, Post Reporters, Published on 30/09/2021
» Lerdsin Hospital is working with the private sector to establish a field hospital in Bangkok to accommodate Covid-19 patients with moderate-to-severe symptoms.
Vision from on high
Business, Post Reporters, Published on 06/01/2020
» Even though the chief executives of top Thai companies expect the country's 2020 economy to continue to be stuck in the slow lane, they are optimistic that the growth pace will improve from last year, albeit at a muted canter.
Thai companies rake in Aces Awards
Business, Post Reporters, Published on 21/09/2019
» Thai businesses have again distinguished themselves at the Asia Corporate Excellence & Sustainability Awards (Aces), held for the first time in Thailand.
Reordering the landscape
Business, Post Reporters, Published on 13/08/2018
» The year 2020 will see a confluence of transformations for Bangkok. From its roots as a small trading post to a modern capital full of business opportunities, culture and vices, the face of Bangkok will be altered again over the next two years, hopefully for the better.