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Fighting back against exploitation
Business, William Hicks, Published on 04/06/2021
» As sharing economy tech companies plot major mergers and initial public offerings (IPOs) this year, they are running into problems in Thailand as the state, labour organisations and restaurateurs attempt to push back against the exploitation inherent in their business models.
Ricult addresses farmers' double trouble during drought
Business, William Hicks, Published on 07/10/2020
» While Thai farmers have more or less avoided the economic ravages of the pandemic -- people still need to eat through lockdowns and travel restrictions -- they are not shielded from crises this year.
Pride month passes, firms leave confetti behind
Business, William Hicks, Published on 09/07/2019
» Pride Month, the worldwide celebration of the LGBTQ community in June, came and went in Bangkok with relatively little fanfare in a city known for queer representation. As in the West, some businesses are finding ways to commercialise the rainbow-themed extravaganza and use gay acceptance as a key aspect of their corporate culture.
EU trade negotiations may finally happen
Business, William Hicks, Published on 07/05/2019
» With Thailand's long-awaited general election finally concluded, the country may finally see diplomatic relationships with the West normalise. This could mean a windfall in terms of trade, as delayed negotiations over a free trade agreement (FTA) with the EU can begin as early as this year.