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Minimum wage hits construction prices
Business, Kanana Katharangsiporn, Published on 23/04/2024
» The new daily minimum wage, which became effective in early January, drove up home construction prices in the first quarter, despite a drop in costs due to the influx of Chinese steel and the delayed disbursement of the government's budget.
Premier urged to tackle overtourism
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 23/04/2024
» With opposition to overtourism arising in many countries, Thai tourism operators are urging the government to seriously consider the nation's carrying capacity, while some have suggested collecting a 300-baht tourism tax in a bid to solve the problem.
2nd phase of Thai-China rail gets nod
Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 22/04/2024
» The State Railway of Thailand (SRT) board has approved the second phase of the Thai-Chinese high-speed train project from Nakhon Ratchasima to Nong Khai with a total investment of 341.35 billion baht.
Chinese warships in Cambodia fuel fresh concerns as Wang visits
Published on 22/04/2024
» China’s top diplomat has pledged to further boost security ties with Cambodia during a visit amid concerns over the extended presence of its warships at a naval base on the Gulf of Thailand.
Residential prices to rise in second half
Kanana Katharangsiporn, Published on 22/04/2024
» The price index for new residential supply in Greater Bangkok should continue to rise in the second half as older inventory is absorbed following property stimulus measures starting this month, according to a research firm.
Evaluating the progress of 'quick win' projects
Business, Published on 22/04/2024
» Many digital projects being developed under the Digital Economy and Society (DES) Ministry's "quick win" policy for 2024 are on track, thanks to cooperation from related agencies.
Airport flops prove dreamers wrong
News, Saritdet Marukatat, Published on 22/04/2024
» Bringing an airport to a province isn't always a boon. It can be a burden too.
Submarine plan triggers internal dispute
Wassana Nanuam, Published on 21/04/2024
» Government officials and the navy are locking horns over its plan to procure a submarine.
Procurement department strives for greener methods
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 20/04/2024
» The Comptroller-General's Department, responsible for supervising government procurement amounting to as much as 7% of GDP, is gearing up to enforce green practices among contractors engaged in government projects.
Burglars caught with B37m in stolen cash
Published on 19/04/2024
» Two men are in custody after breaking into a house in Chiang Mai and stealing cash and assets worth more than 76 million baht, police said on Friday.