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Floods in northern Thailand worry business chiefs
Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 02/09/2024
» The Thai Chamber of Commerce (TCC) expressed serious concern over the economic impact of the recent floods in several northern provinces, saying if the situation continued for a further month, the financial damage could exceed 10 billion baht.
PM Srettha’s rift with Bank of Thailand seen spooking markets
Bloomberg, Published on 06/10/2023
» The photo-op was meant to project an image of unity: The new prime minister and his central bank governor engaged in a working lunch at the palatial government office in Bangkok.
DSI denies Akara probe assertions
News, King-oua Laohong, Published on 12/03/2021
» The Department of Special Investigation (DSI) insists an investigation report looking into the practices of Akara Resources Plc -- a gold mining company operating in the northern region -- has not "disappeared".
Akara Resources to face DSI probe over alleged proxy use
News, King-oua Laohong, Published on 06/03/2021
» The Department of Special Investigation (DSI) will investigate Akara Resources Plc -- a gold mining company operating in the northeastern region -- after it was accused of using proxy shareholders by a civic group.
Egat running AI trials for cost-reduction
Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 09/02/2021
» State-run Electricity Generating Authority of Thailand (Egat) is adopting artificial intelligence (AI) software called "Maximo Platform" under its smart power supply management scheme to reduce costs, increase production efficiency and prepare for renewable energy development.
Neonatology experts help mothers and their newborns get home safely
Published on 07/11/2019
» Although giving birth is a natural process, unexpected events can put newborn babies and mothers at risk.
Treatment touted for 10% growth
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 11/03/2019
» Thailand's water management and wastewater treatment sectors are expected to grow by 10% annually, driven by new investment flows from both the public and private sectors, says event organiser UBM Asia Thailand.
Uttar Pradesh tanneries feeling unwelcome, ready to move
Asia focus, Narendra Kaushik, Published on 25/02/2019
» Firoz Alam is feeling victimised these days. The owner of a small tannery in Kanpur, he and dozens of others have been forced to close because of concerns that their operations are polluting the Ganges River in Uttar Pradesh.
AIS attempts to retrain obsolete workers
Business, Jesus Alcocer, Published on 01/06/2018
» Training programmes allow companies to move staff being replaced by technology to more useful posts, but getting trained effectively is ultimately the employee's responsibility, says Advanced Info Service (AIS), which will freeze its headcount at 12,000 for the second year in a row.
Customs floats luxury car tax cut
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 30/01/2018
» The Customs Department has already proposed lowering the import duty on luxury cars from the current rate of 80% of cost, insurance and freight (CIF) to the Finance Ministry, says an informed source at the department.