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Social Security Fund rejects claims over its stability
News, Post Reporters, Published on 22/07/2023
» The Social Security Fund (SSF) has insisted it is financially stable after MPs raised concerns regarding its financial standing, Thianrat Nawamawat, a Labour Ministry spokeswoman, said on Friday.
Country gets set for China arrivals
Business, Post Reporters, Published on 09/01/2023
» When the Department of Disease Control announced on New Year's Eve that Thailand would no longer impose Covid-19 screening measures on Chinese visitors, the move quickly stirred a heated public debate.
A challenging year ahead
Business, Post Reporters, Published on 03/01/2023
» Global economic growth in 2023 is expected to remain sluggish, following a year roiled by the war in Ukraine and soaring inflation.
A turbulent economic ride
Business, Post Reporters, Published on 28/12/2022
» The spotlight in the business sector this year has been on policy rate hikes, the revival of tourism and the telecom mega-merger.
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.
Digital lessons on cyber threats
News, Post Reporters, Published on 17/09/2022
» Advanced Info Service (AIS), the country's biggest mobile operator by subscriber base, has joined three government ministries and King Mongkut's University of Technology Thonburi (KMUTT) to launch school courseware on cyber threats.
Business wary of political climate
Business, Post Reporters, Published on 22/08/2022
» While the Thai economy had been pressured by global geopolitical tensions leading up to the National Economic and Social Development Council's decision last week to revise down the upper range of its growth forecast to 3.2% from 3.5%, the business sector also has to keep a close eye on the stormy domestic political climate as it could lead to a critical juncture for the country, which is still undergoing rehabilitation.
Mixed feelings on recovery outlook
Business, Post Reporters, Published on 01/08/2022
» Bustling commuters, traffic gridlocks and crowded shopping malls have become more common in the third quarter following the country's reopening in June, fuelling hopes that Thailand is now getting back on its feet.
Recovery steps falter
Business, Post Reporters, Published on 25/07/2022
» Parliament may cool down after legislators finished their job grilling the government in the censure debate last week, but how the Prayut Chan-o-cha administration will better combat economic hardship remains a burning issue.
Desperate for change
Business, Post Reporters, Published on 16/05/2022
» Hopes are high for the Bangkok governor election on Sunday, as it will be the first time in nine years that residents have been able to cast a ballot to choose the capital's leadership.