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EcoLife initiative takes great leap forward
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 26/05/2025
» Foreign guests staying at resorts on Koh Samui are helping to combat climate change while enjoying a fun ride on an elephant.
SMEs lag behind in using AI, robotics
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 28/04/2025
» With modern technologies such as robotic systems and artificial intelligence (AI) increasingly becoming an essential part of business, entrepreneurs are being encouraged to seriously consider a shift to newer, technology-driven operations to increase their competitiveness.
Sunwoda allots B50bn for Chon Buri plants
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 14/03/2025
» Chinese battery cell maker Sunwoda Automotive Energy Technology (Thailand) is building two new factories in Thailand, aiming to benefit from the growing electric vehicle (EV) industry here to use the country as its new export base, says the Board of Investment (BoI).
Emphasis on medical outlays in EEC
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 08/04/2024
» Thailand and the US are working to drive investment in medical and healthcare businesses in the Eastern Economic Corridor (EEC) in an effort to promote targeted industries and support healthcare services for ageing and young people.
EV industry faces ‘critical’ worker shortage
Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 20/09/2023
» Thailand faces a critical shortage of electric vehicle specialists and skilled workers needed to fuel the growth of the industry, which is struggling to fill more than 53,000 positions, says the Electric Vehicle Association of Thailand (Evat).
Employers urge new debt measures
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 15/09/2023
» The new government should speed up efforts to reduce high household debt and help middle-income earners, not only farmers, as the former are also shouldering huge financial burdens, says the Employers' Confederation of Thai Trade and Industry (EconThai).
Businesses striving to reduce plastic waste
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 01/11/2022
» Businesses can apply the circular economy model to help the government reduce plastic waste and prevent its release into the ocean, which threatens to have a serious impact on the marine ecosystem and human health.
STEM programme developed for EEC
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 13/05/2019
» Chevron Thailand Exploration and Production and the Kenan Foundation Asia are joining hands to develop a new programme for teachers and students in STEM (science, technology, engineering, maths) to meet labour demand in the Eastern Economic Corridor (EEC).
Manpower sees 1.2% unemployment
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 21/02/2019
» US recruitment agency Manpower Group Thailand forecasts an unemployment rate in 2019 of 1.1-1.2%, equal to 418,000-450,000 people, up from 400,000 in 2018.
EDC promotes vocational skills training
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 07/12/2018
» The Education Development Center (EDC) has teamed up with vocational institutes in Thailand to provide an innovative skills training and work-based learning opportunities.