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Parsing the minimum wage hike debate
Business, Janine Phakdeetham, Published on 24/08/2022
» As Thai workers feel the pinch of soaring living expenses, the government has announced plans to raise the daily minimum wage by October to help alleviate the burden. However, some analysts argue the key to raising the quality of the Thai workforce lies in productivity.
Explainer: Exploring the land scheme for foreigners
Business, Janine Phakdeetham, Published on 20/07/2022
» The government's latest bid to attract affluent foreigners involves offering the ability to purchase land for residential use in the country. While this proposal is intended to reinvigorate the economy, many analysts are urging caution.
Explainer: Inside the case for a minimum wage hike
Business, Janine Phakdeetham, Published on 04/05/2022
» Thai workers are feeling the pinch from months of higher living expenses, leading them to take to the streets on Labour Day to demand a 45% increase in the daily minimum wage.
Why is Thailand going through yet another dry Songkran?
Business, Janine Phakdeetham, Published on 13/04/2022
» Splashing has been banned during Songkran for a third consecutive year, frustrating some tourism operators. The decision was based on an increase in Covid-19 cases.
Covering the new entry rules
Business, Janine Phakdeetham, Published on 06/04/2022
» Starting from April 1, visitors entering Thailand enjoy more relaxed conditions after authorities dropped a negative pre-arrival RT-PCR Covid-19 test requirement. Yet the hotel sector remains adamant that a recovery is impossible until all the rules are removed.
Test & Go 2.0: What travellers need to know
Business, Janine Phakdeetham, Published on 16/02/2022
» Since the restart of the Test & Go programme on Feb 1, the Thai government has issued more than 100,000 applications, yet efforts to revive tourism still face many hurdles.