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Foreign firms to train own workers
Business, Apornrath Phoonphongphiphat, Published on 17/02/2017
» Education is a concern among foreign investors sceptical of Thailand achieving its goal of developing the Eastern Economic Corridor (EEC) and the digital economy to attract new investment.
Japanese doubtful of growth
Business, Apornrath Phoonphongphiphat, Published on 03/02/2017
» Japanese companies say the Thai economy began to recover in early 2016 but showed signs of weakening in the second half, casting doubt on whether the growth trend will continue this year, according to a survey by the Japanese Chamber of Commerce, Bangkok (JCCB).
Thailand 4.0: Are we ready?
Business, Apornrath Phoonphongphiphat, Published on 02/01/2017
» The government has launched a new flagship policy that will be the master plan to free Thailand from the middle-income trap, making it a high-income nation in five years.
Power to the people
Business, Apornrath Phoonphongphiphat, Published on 10/10/2016
» Around 10 years ago, a young man set off to study electrical power engineering at university after finishing secondary school. His ambition at that time was energised by a dream of becoming the head of the country's power generating authority. But while life has taken him down a different path, it is one that is equally as bright.
FTI, investors fret over labour force
Business, Apornrath Phoonphongphiphat, Published on 26/08/2016
» A shortage of skilled labour has emerged as another obstacle that could delay crucial new investment, a key engine driving the economic recovery, say the Federation of Thai Industries (FTI) and investors.
Japanese SMEs keen on Thailand's service sector
Business, Apornrath Phoonphongphiphat, Published on 20/06/2015
» Japanese investment in Thailand continues to grow but is shifting to the service sector as manufacturing slows, says the Japan External Trade Organization (Jetro).