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BAREIT fund begins trade on the SET
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 15/09/2022
» SET-listed Bangkok Airways (BA) kicked off trading on Wednesday of its real estate investment fund on the Stock Exchange of Thailand, offering a first-year return of up to 8% during a period of low interest rates and high inflation.
Explainer: Inside the case for a minimum wage hike
Business, Janine Phakdeetham, Published on 04/05/2022
» Thai workers are feeling the pinch from months of higher living expenses, leading them to take to the streets on Labour Day to demand a 45% increase in the daily minimum wage.
Govt, labour leaders deadlocked over minimum wage amid May Day march
Online Reporters, Published on 01/05/2022
» Labour unions and the government remain locked in negotiations over the new minimum wage as workers parade on Labour Day to press their demand for a higher flat rate across the country.
Govt aid for Thai Airways International's layoffs?
News, Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 18/09/2020
» The State Enterprises Workers' Relations Confederation (Serc) on Thursday urged the government to secure financial assistance for the almost 2,600 workers laid off by Wingspan Services, a subsidiary of Thai Airways International (THAI).
New rail privatisation idea gains steam
News, Post Reporters, Published on 12/09/2020
» Transport Minister Saksayam Chidchob has floated the idea of granting the private sector a 99-year concession to operate and improve the rail system while insisting there would be no favouritism if the plan went ahead.
Union wants rail bill scrapped
News, Penchan Charoensuthipan, Published on 26/06/2019
» The Railway Workers' Confederation (RWC) has slammed a draft rail transport bill which it says could make it possible for the privatisation of state rail services and infrastructure.
High-speed rail draft wins backing
News, Chatrudee Theparat and Penchan Charoensuthipan, Published on 29/05/2019
» The cabinet yesterday on Tuesday a draft contract for the joint venture to build the high-speed train development project linking Don Mueang, Suvarnabhumi and U-Tapao airports.
Cabinet gives nod to airport high-speed rail contract
Thodsapol Hongtong and Online Reporters, Published on 28/05/2019
» The cabinet has given the green light to a draft contract for the 225-billion-baht high-speed rail project linking three major airports. The consortium led by Charoen Pokphan Group is expected to sign the contract next month.
Airport rail deal talks put on hold
News, Thodsapol Hongtong, Published on 28/03/2019
» A consortium led by Charoen Pokphand Group (CP Group) has asked to put off Thursday's talks with the State Railway of Thailand (SRT) over a high-speed rail project linking three major airports. The talks are likely to begin next Thursday.
Workers pan sub-contracting
News, Penchan Charoensuthipan, Published on 08/10/2018
» About 1,000 workers gathered at Government House on Sunday, calling on the government to end unfair contracts and unsafe working conditions in both the private and public sectors.