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Call for greater aid to 2nd-tier provinces
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 13/10/2025
» The government must step up efforts to encourage people to visit second-tier destinations to enhance domestic tourism and broaden revenue distribution, says the Federation of Thai Industries (FTI).
How WHA uses practices to manage risk
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 01/09/2025
» While more foreign investment in Thailand drives up revenue for WHA Corporation Plc each year, its increased investment and spending on eco-friendly projects and inclusive workplace approaches are crucial for the company's business sustainability.
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.
Housing app merger aims for 1m users
Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 31/07/2024
» Urban Living Technology, a startup under SCG Distribution and Retail Co, has merged with LivingOS Corporation to strengthen their businesses that specialise in managing housing issues in condominiums and housing estates through online apps, with a goal to reach 1 million residents by 2026.
Thai retirement age could be increased
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 18/09/2023
» The increasing elderly population in Thailand is prompting a serious discussion on raising the retirement age beyond 55 to accommodate an "aged society" and deal with an ongoing labour shortage in the country, says the Federation of Thai Industries (FTI).
Skills-based compensation mooted
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 17/07/2023
» Pledges to hike the daily minimum wage made by major political parties during their election campaigns raised the hopes of blue-collar workers, but sparked grave concerns among businesses.
EconThai calls for wage hike to be based on inflation rate
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 10/08/2022
» The Employers' Confederation of Thai Trade and Industry (EconThai) is urging the government to base the daily minimum wage calculation on inflation, not politically-motivated factors, as the Labour Ministry plans to enforce the new wage hike in October, which is sooner than originally anticipated.
IEAT, state agencies prep SEMs
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 09/03/2021
» The Industrial Estate Authority of Thailand (IEAT) is working with state agencies to develop the Smart EIA Management System, or SEMs, in a bid to improve the process to make mandatory Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) among factories and reduce their conflicts with nearby villagers over the adverse impact of industrial projects.
Japanese firms seek Thai SME partners
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 20/11/2020
» Japanese investors are planning to form joint ventures with small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) to expand their businesses in Thailand.
GDP forecast to top out at 4-4.3% in 2019
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 05/12/2018
» Thai business operators expect the country's GDP to grow 4-4.3% in 2019 while exports have been tipped to expand 5-7% next year.