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Hazy shade of winter
Business, Published on 27/01/2020
» Waking up to a misty skyline resembling the mysterious town of Silent Hill, a survival horror video game, with the haze foreshadowing obscured dangers lurking in thick smog, is jarring for all Bangkok residents.
Hand-wringing over tariffs
Business, Published on 04/11/2019
» The US recently stunned long-time ally Thailand by revoking trade privileges worth US$1.3 billion (39.2 billion baht) under the Generalized System of Preferences (GSP), stirring up anti-American sentiment among locals online after the latest in a string of protectionist trade policies favoured by US President Donald Trump.
Shoring up investment
Business, Published on 23/09/2019
» The plan to reclaim a 3,000-rai land plot in Sri Racha district, Chon Buri province has ignited voices of support and dissent as questions are raised over whether the end result will come at the expense of the environment and local communities.
Pooling her resources, 'Pui' bolsters S.Napa
Business, Published on 22/06/2019
» Katevalee "Pui" Napasab, representing the second generation of family business S.Napa Thailand Co, aims to create sustainable growth before transferring all responsibilities to the third generation of the Napasab family.
Region's car sales set to remain flat
Business, Published on 22/02/2019
» Light vehicle sales in Southeast Asia are expected to stay flat at 3.38 million units in 2019, owing to downturns in Thailand and Malaysia, says research firm LMC Automotive.
Fisheries cheer withdrawal of yellow card
Business, Published on 10/01/2019
» Thai fishery operators are feeling relief after the EU on Tuesday de-listed Thailand from yellow card status in recognition of the country's progress in tackling illegal, unreported and unregulated (IUU) fishing.
Dow Chemical keen on cosmetics segment
Business, Published on 03/12/2018
» US chemical producer Dow Chemical Co is upbeat about the cosmetics and personal care business in Thailand, saying the local market has shown massive consumer demand.
Sugar system overhaul at work
Business, Published on 26/11/2018
» The government has tried to reform the sugar system to free up the industry for almost two years to float the domestic retail price from a fixed 23.50 baht per kilogramme.
Laxer factory licence renewals coming
Business, Published on 26/10/2018
» The Industry Ministry is set to scrap the factory licence renewal requirement, a key factor in chronic kickback problems experienced by factories and investors, with 60,000 factories expected to benefit from the change.
Bullish sentiment drives 2018 sales growth rethink
Business, Published on 19/06/2018
» The Federation of Thai Industries (FTI) plans to increase its automotive industry projection in 2018, in particular for the domestic car market, after witnessing bullish sentiment.