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New minimum wage to lead to hotel layoffs
Business, Narumon Kasemsuk, Published on 24/06/2025
» Large-scale layoffs in the hotel sector could be seen during this low season if the government agrees to raise the minimum wage to 400 baht from next week as planned, while the Thai Hotels Association (THA) has submitted a petition to the prime minister, asking for the policy to be cancelled.
Unease over Japan visa-free policy
Business, Narumon Kasemsuk, Published on 14/03/2024
» Tour operators have allayed public concern over a possible revocation of visa-free privileges granted by Japan as the number of Thais overstaying has soared.
Overseas work lures Thais despite risks
Business, Narumon Kasemsuk, Published on 23/10/2023
» The escalating conflict in Israel has put the local spotlight on overseas Thai workers, with more than 7,000 people remaining on the evacuation list from the region, with some Thais even abducted by militants.
Pilots face pricey training fees to secure airline jobs
Business, Narumon Kasemsuk, Published on 10/08/2023
» With employment in the aviation industry yet to fully recover, airlines in Thailand are adopting pay-to-fly employment schemes, which require licensed pilots to pay more than 1.5 million baht for training to secure jobs.
Hotel rates low despite surging costs
Business, Narumon Kasemsuk, Published on 15/09/2022
» Hotels are struggling to raise room rates amid intense competition in the industry, despite pressure from higher operational costs due to surging electricity bills and wages.
Thailand reopens -- what next?
Business, Narumon Kasemsuk, Published on 08/11/2021
» International airports in Thailand have come alive over the past week, with more than 12,000 travellers flying in, mostly from 63 countries which have been exempted from quarantine or area restrictions.
Private hospitals urge state to cover costs
Business, Narumon Kasemsuk, Published on 13/07/2021
» Private hospitals are suggesting that the government increase coverage of medical expenses for Covid-19 inpatients in private hospitals to let more facilities in the capital help ease the public health burden.
Nai Lert Group seeing worst losses since World War II
Business, Narumon Kasemsuk, Published on 29/07/2020
» The spread of the coronavirus has one of the oldest hospitality businesses in Thailand, Nai Lert Group, facing its biggest setback in its 135-year history, but the group pledges to plough ahead with a mixed-use and office project with greater caution.
Regent plans to unveil small luxury hotel in Hua Hin in Q3
Business, Narumon Kasemsuk, Published on 17/07/2020
» The Regent Group plans to roll out new investment amid the tourism slowdown by offering a small luxury hotel to attract wealthy individuals in the country while waiting for international guests to return.