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Bars call for end to midnight closing
Business, Published on 21/05/2022
» Vendors of alcoholic beverages and hotel and retail operators are calling for the further relaxation of nightlife entertainment rules and an extension of opening hours until 2-4am as pubs, bars and karaoke lounges struggle to survive.
Have we missed the crypto boat?
Business, Published on 18/04/2022
» Although Thailand has banned the use of digital assets to pay for goods and services, some organisations think they may still be used as a future alternative currency.
Mixed reviews for latest stimulus
Business, Published on 25/01/2022
» The business sector has hailed the government's fresh spending stimulus measures but says the cash handout under the fourth phase of the "Khon La Khrueng" co-payment subsidy scheme sounds lower than expected. The private sector is also asking for additional stimulus packages to boost consumers' spending power.
Bangkok's long road to recovery
Business, Published on 18/10/2021
» Before the pandemic, Bangkok was undoubtedly a top global tourist destination, with an inexpensive cost of living and plenty of accommodation on offer.
Volatile virus, random rules
Business, Published on 16/08/2021
» Uncertainty not only describes the daily infection rate, which keeps increasing, but also government measures designed to curb the spread of the virus.
Songkran without the splash
Business, Published on 06/04/2021
» Next Tuesday promises to be a different Songkran Festival with laughs and smiles from visiting family and friends rather than water splashing, tourists, and shopping during the scorching heat.
New Year events should fit the times
Business, Published on 21/12/2020
» With fears of a second wave of the pandemic in Thailand yet to dissipate, event organisers and government agencies are rushing to ensure New Year celebrations and consumer sentiment will not be spoiled by the invisible enemy of the state.
Second time unluckier?
Business, Published on 04/05/2020
» Easing the restrictions to contain the coronavirus outbreak seems to be a gamble the government has to make, since businesses could be wiped off the radar on Wongnai and other lifestyle super apps. But the move could be a make or break for the masses, and a second wave of the disease remains a key risk with the stakes too high for failure.
A viral wake-up call
Business, Published on 09/03/2020
» Managing a virus epidemic can be a daunting task for any administration, but inefficiency by the government for its perceived failure to contain the coronavirus outbreak in Thailand has drawn waves of criticism both online and offline.
A study in panic
Business, Published on 03/02/2020
» The novel coronavirus outbreak in China and other parts of the world has struck fear among the masses, with a global health emergency declared by the World Health Organization (WHO).