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Thais seek extra income as consumer costs spike
Business, Suchit Leesa-nguansuk, Published on 26/09/2024
» Rising costs are causing 84% of Thai consumers to seek extra income to ensure their financial resilience, according to NielsenIQ's Mid-Year Thailand Consumer Outlook.
Grab Thailand introduces series of AI-powered solutions
Business, Komsan Tortermvasana, Published on 25/09/2024
» Grab Thailand is developing a series of artificial intelligence (AI)-powered solutions, aiming to increase revenue streams as it transforms to an AI-led organisation.
US platforms ramp up the competition
Business, Suchit Leesa-nguansuk, Published on 25/09/2024
» US social media platforms are expanding their presence in Thailand's e-commerce sector to compete with the dominant players from China.
China seen as keeping Thai inflation low
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 24/09/2024
» Thailand's rate of inflation is not a major concern as China is currently "exporting deflation" globally, according to the chairman of the state planning agency.
Deeper Dive: Thailand, tourism and global harmony
Published on 20/09/2024
» Thailand’s recent relaxation of visa restrictions was necessary for both the economy and social stability, says a leading travel historian, because the kingdom is deeply dependent on tourism.
Planting seeds of sustainability: Grab's carbon offset journey
Business, Suchit Leesa-nguansuk, Published on 20/09/2024
» As the spectre of global boiling looms large, innovative partnerships offer a beacon of hope. Grab, a leading superapp in Southeast Asia, and EcoMatcher, a technology-driven tree-planting platform, have forged an alliance in an effort to combat climate change.
Finance minister urges sovereign credit rating upgrade
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 20/09/2024
» Thailand's sovereign credit rating should be upgraded, as the government's interest payment burden is relatively low, says Finance Minister Pichai Chunhavajira.
The effort to clamp down on scams
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 19/09/2024
» Wiroj Lakkhanaadisorn, a People's Party list MP, recently slammed the Bank of Thailand governor for his slow action in tackling rampant call centre scams.
Pundits call for policy continuity, education rejig
Business, Suchit Leesa-nguansuk, Published on 19/09/2024
» Thailand should maintain policy continuity and invest more in improving the primary and secondary education system to keep pace with its peers in the present dynamic and volatile decade, according to business leaders.
Agencies forge pact on promoting digital skills
Business, Komsan Tortermvasana, Published on 19/09/2024
» The Office of the National Digital Economy and Society Commission (ONDE) has entered into a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the Department of Employment and the Department of Skill Development to develop a "learn to earn" platform to promote digital skills and knowledge, supporting job matching nationwide.