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Practice what you preach
Business, Post Reporters, Published on 15/05/2023
» Political parties promised several populist pledges for the general election to entice voters, including a controversial 10,000-baht handout via digital wallets to those aged 16 and over; a hike in minimum daily wages to 600 baht; an increase of minimum monthly salaries for university graduates to 25,000 baht; debt suspension for farmers; an immediate cut in electricity tariffs; and a rise in the monthly allowance for people aged 60 and over to 3,000-5,000 baht, up from 600-1,000 baht.
Recovery foreseen after sluggish April
Business, Published on 13/05/2023
» The Stock Exchange of Thailand struggled with another period of weakness in April. The index started the month at 1,609.17 points and declined steadily thereafter, hitting its low on the last trading day of the month at 1,524.30 and closing at 1,529.12, a drop of 80.05 points or 5% in just one month.
Sino-Thai cultural chief seeks trade hike
News, Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 13/05/2023
» Pinit Jarusombat, president of the Thai-Chinese Cultural Relationship Council (TCCRC), has urged any incoming government to boost trade ties with China as well as speed up a logistics master plan linking the two countries.
Board of Investment to invite Korean executives to capitalise on opportunities
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 12/05/2023
» The Board of Investment (BoI) is preparing to organise a roadshow in South Korea to bolster foreign investment in Thailand, part of its five-year investment promotion strategy.
Leaders navigating an uncertain world
Business, Published on 11/05/2023
» Business leaders across the globe are regularly asking themselves some form of the following four questions:
Recovery unabated amid uncertainty
Business, Published on 09/05/2023
» Asia and the Pacific remains a dynamic region despite the challenging year for the world economy.
The critical first 100 days
Business, Post Reporters, Published on 08/05/2023
» Business leaders have begun to think about the outlook for Thailand in the first 100 days under a new administration, with the poll less than a week away.
Parties pitch policies for tourism
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 05/05/2023
» Political parties are vowing to make Thailand more competitive in tourism by pitching a variety of related policies, such as the setting up of a tourism fund, developing secondary cities, adjusting regulations, and solving labour crises to accommodate quality tourists and aid local operators.
Ministry sets targets for tax reform
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 05/05/2023
» The Finance Ministry has set four targets for tax reform, aiming to boost revenue to cover expenses and deal with future economic uncertainties, says Fiscal Policy Office director-general Pornchai Thiraveja.
Parties announce IT pitches to the public
Business, Suchit Leesa-nguansuk, Published on 01/05/2023
» Political parties' campaign platforms concerning IT policies should focus more on human resource development, equipping people with future skills and gearing the country for a digital economy in order to generate more jobs, say IT executives.