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Cabinet approves higher minimum wages for skilled workers
Post Reporters, Published on 31/01/2023
» The cabinet on Tuesday approved new minimum wages, ranging from 465 to 700 baht a day, for skilled workers in 17 occupations in three sectors, as proposed by the Labour Ministry.
Tiptoeing through the minefield
Business, Post Reporters, Published on 31/12/2022
» 2023 should be the first time in three years Thailand can fully return to normal practices after Covid-19 was downgraded to endemic in October 2022. Yet busineses still need to stay alert to several obstacles on the horizon.
Full reopening, faster movement
Business, Post Reporters, Published on 27/12/2022
» Thai tourism in the first half of the year was like riding a rollercoaster as the "Test & Go" programme -- the country's reopening initiative -- was suspended in January in the wake of the Omicron variant which spread rapidly since the end of last year.
Rolling with the punches
Business, Post Reporters, Published on 27/12/2022
» This year has been packed with events that highlighted both progress and setbacks — unavoidable realities in the world of business. The year posed challenges for the government and businesses seeking new opportunities post-pandemic, sparked hope among car makers that are anticipating growth of the electric vehicle industry in Thailand, as well as unsuccessful attempts by some companies to further grow their businesses.
Firms cheer easing of tourism rules
Business, Post Reporters, Published on 18/06/2022
» After more than two years of severe hardships brought about by Covid-19 outbreaks, tourism-related businesses are seeing a glimpse of hope after the government agreed on Friday to abandon the pre-registration process for foreign visitors and the requirement for face masks to be worn in public.
Khao San roars back to life as Test & Go axed
News, Post Reporters, Published on 08/05/2022
» Businesses on Khao San Road are surging back to life as more foreign visitors are returning after the cancellation of the Test & Go entry scheme.
Private sector opposes wage hike
Business, Post Reporters, Published on 04/05/2022
» A proposal by labour advocacy groups to increase the daily minimum wage to 492 baht is drawing stiff opposition from entrepreneurs who fear the hike in a volatile economy will deal a blow to businesses.
Suvarnabhumi readies for arrivals surge
News, Post Reporters, Published on 30/04/2022
» Transport Minister Saksayam Chidchob on Friday inspected the readiness of Suvarnabhumi airport as it prepares for an expected influx of foreign arrivals after the country's entry requirements are eased from May 1, including scrapping the Test & Go scheme.
Test & Go may be binned soon
News, Post Reporters, Published on 14/04/2022
» The government will next week consider scrapping the Test & Go entry scheme and Thailand Pass registration as it aims to pull in more visitors to help the tourism sector.
An economic splash of cold water
Business, Post Reporters, Published on 11/04/2022
» The Songkran celebrations not only mark the Thai New Year, but also may help determine the economic health of the country this year amid a prolonged global oil price hike and new fears about an Omicron infection surge.