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Fighting back against exploitation
Business, William Hicks, Published on 04/06/2021
» As sharing economy tech companies plot major mergers and initial public offerings (IPOs) this year, they are running into problems in Thailand as the state, labour organisations and restaurateurs attempt to push back against the exploitation inherent in their business models.
Airbnb IPO cushions heavy losses in 2020
Business, William Hicks, Published on 12/04/2021
» US-based Airbnb has weathered the Covid-19 pandemic with heavy losses, however its recent gangbuster initial public offering (IPO) has left it in a healthy financial position for 2021.
Outbreak jump-starts work from home
Business, William Hicks, Published on 23/04/2020
» In one month, working from home has turned from a luxury for many office workers in Thailand to a necessity.
Stay indoors, let apps do the job
Business, William Hicks, Published on 30/12/2019
» Thailand's internet economy this year was driven mostly by one thing: convenience.
Principal keen on Asia-Pacific for 2020 investors
Business, William Hicks, Published on 24/12/2019
» As growth slows in the world's largest economies, the US and China, Principal Asset Management Thailand is advising investors to move their assets to Asia-Pacific equities and real estate.
Hitting the road, getting a leg up on rivals
Business, William Hicks, Published on 18/04/2019
» While online, app-based food deliveries may be relatively new to Thailand, the motorcycle drivers carrying insulated boxes filled with orders and branded with their company logos have become ubiquitous in the country's urban areas.
BoT forecasts 3.9% GDP growth despite weak shipments
Business, William Hicks, Published on 29/03/2019
» Strong domestic demand will partially offset declining exports, leading to higher-than-expected GDP growth of 3.9% this year, says the Bank of Thailand.