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Cabinet greenlights workers' wage hike
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 01/02/2023
» The cabinet yesterday approved a wage increase for skilled workers in 17 professions.
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.
Determining the future of virtual banking
Business, Published on 18/01/2023
» The Bank of Thailand has issued a consultation paper for the virtual bank licensing framework as part of its hearings into the creation of virtual banks as new financial service providers. Below are details about virtual banks listed in the paper and frequently asked questions.
B300 entry fee scheduled for June start
Business, Narumon Kasemsuk, Published on 12/01/2023
» The Tourism and Sports Ministry is preparing to collect a 300-baht tourism fee from all foreign passport holders visiting Thailand by June, while expatriates can ask for a refund at a later date.
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.
Pandemic Loans Are Coming Due but Some Businesses Aren't Ready to Repay
Business, Published on 20/12/2022
» Many small businesses that received federal pandemic aid are now on the hook for repayments, and some say the timing couldn't be worse.
Fed to Weigh Higher Rates in 2023 While Slowing Rises This Month
Business, Published on 07/12/2022
» Federal Reserve officials have signaled plans to raise their benchmark interest rate by 0.5 percentage point at their meeting next week, but elevated wage pressures could lead them to continue lifting it to higher levels than investors currently expect.
Agencies vow to protect critical info
Business, Suchit Leesa-nguansuk, Published on 26/11/2022
» The National Cyber Security Agency (NCSA) says it will collaborate with the Office of the Personal Data Protection Committee (PDPC) to safeguard critical information infrastructure (CII) and prevent data leaks, including opening a single channel to receive notifications about cyber-incidents.