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Digital city planned for EEC next year
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 17/12/2022
» Construction of a 5-billion-baht Silicon Tech Park, expected to be a model for Thai digital cities, is set to start next year in the Eastern Economic Corridor (EEC) through a public-private partnership.
Pattaya hopes for busy December
Business, Narumon Kasemsuk, Published on 17/12/2022
» Pattaya tourism operators are optimistic an event-packed December and the return of corporate clients will help stimulate demand as a number of local tourists delayed bookings while waiting for the government's subsidy scheme.
Unemployment drops amid increasing economic activity
Business, Post Reporters, Published on 15/12/2022
» Unemployment declined thanks to increased economic activity and a rebound in tourism. However, household debt increased, albeit at a slower pace, while total loan quality improved.
Phuket hotels lack workers
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 15/12/2022
» A stronger occupancy rate and the abrupt surge of the Russian market has Phuket hotels facing a labour shortage during the high season, prompting operators to urge the government to help attract more foreign workers to shore up the market.
Popping off on populist pledges
Business, Published on 12/12/2022
» With Thailand expected to hold a general election next year, political parties have kicked off their campaigns offering promises to appeal to voters.
Industry group knocks Pheu Thai's 600B minimum wage
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 08/12/2022
» The Joint Standing Committee on Commerce, Industry and Banking (JSCCIB) is opposing the Pheu Thai Party's pledge to raise the daily minimum wage to 600 baht because it could affect the business sector's competitiveness.
Prayut hails B300bn EEC investment
News, Post Reporters, Published on 05/12/2022
» Saudi Arabia will invest 300 billion baht in various industries, including tourism, energy and medical care, next year, according to a government spokesman.
Airport operator has wings
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 03/12/2022
» Airports of Thailand (AOT), the world's largest airport operator in terms of market capitalisation, has returned to the spotlight this year as the reopening of borders to tourists has led to skyrocketing passenger arrivals.
China's Economy Faces Challenges Despite Moves to Stimulate Growth
Business, Published on 30/11/2022
» China's recent steps to adjust Covid-19 controls and revive activity in the beaten-down property market stirred hopes that Chinese leader Xi Jinping is putting fresh emphasis on measures to support the economy, potentially leading to a strong rebound in growth next year.
One-stop centre to spur FDI in the offing
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 28/11/2022
» The government is establishing a new one-stop service centre to stimulate foreign direct investment and outlays on international headquarters and regional offices.