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Teacher commits suicide over extra work
Gary Boyle, Published on 18/06/2025
» A 39-year-old teacher committed suicide at her home in Buri Ram, leaving a note saying she was overwhelmed by the pressures placed on her at work.
All Bangkok workers to get B400 minimum wage from July 1
Gary Boyle, Published on 18/06/2025
» An increase in the daily minimum wage to 400 baht for all workers in Bangkok will take effect on July 1.
Resilience by design: Thriving in the age of AI and disruption
Business, Suchit Leesa-nguansuk, Published on 18/06/2025
» As Cisco marks its 40th global anniversary and 30 years in Thailand this year, Weera Areeratanasak, the company's managing director for Thailand and Myanmar, shared the company's journey and future vision as it helps organisations build secure, agile systems that thrive amid constant disruption.
SEC preps more public hearings on margin loans
Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 18/06/2025
» The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is preparing to launch a second round of public hearings on stricter margin loan regulations amid concerns that some brokerages have allowed misuse of margin credit for non-investment purposes.
Investors urged to look beyond US offerings
Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 18/06/2025
» Europe, Japan and China present opportunities for wealthy investors to diversify their investments beyond the US, which continues to struggle with stagflation risks, a mix of slow growth and persistent inflation, says SCB Julius Baer.
Banpu divests from 10 Japanese solar power plants
Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 18/06/2025
» Banpu Power Plc has decided to divest shares in 10 solar power plants in Japan worth 4.46 billion baht to optimise its portfolio of energy assets and ensure long-term expansion.
SC touts extending foreign leaseholds
Kanana Katharangsiporn, Published on 18/06/2025
» With the residential market expected to contract for at least three years, Thailand should restore foreign tourist confidence to drive economic growth and extend leasehold ownership to at least 60 years to attract international buyers, according to SET-listed developer SC Asset Corporation.
Slowdown seen hitting hospitals in second half
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 18/06/2025
» The hospital business in Thailand looks set to bear the brunt of the sluggish economy in the second half of this year, fuelled by global economic uncertainties, says Bangkok Hospital, a private hospital under Bangkok Dusit Medical Services.
Stimulus projects to go before panel
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 18/06/2025
» Stimulus projects seeking funding from the allocated budget of 157 billion baht are scheduled to go before the Economic Stimulus Committee on Wednesday.
Thai girls ready for U19 showdown with Vietnam
Sports, Tor Chittinand, Published on 18/06/2025
» Regional rivals Thailand and Vietnam will square off in the title showdown of the Asean U19 Girls' Championship 2025 on Wednesday.