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Economy back on track
Business, Published on 17/01/2018
» Rising overseas demand for goods and services pushed Thailand's GDP to a five-year high in 2017, with business-friendly fiscal policies and planned spending on infrastructure expected to support further expansion in 2018.
SCBT forecasts 4.3% GDP growth for 2018
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 17/01/2018
» Thailand's economic growth outlook is expected to remain bright this year, with a 4.3% forecast attributed to improvement in manufacturing, services, and agricultural sectors, says Standard Chartered Bank Thai (SCBT).
Suthichai advocates quality over ratings
Business, Nanat Suchiva, Published on 16/01/2018
» For the digital TV industry to survive over the long run, quality content should take priority over boosting audience ratings, says Thai media analyst and Nation Media Group founder Suthichai Yoon.
Can mindfulness help companies thrive in times of turmoil?
Published on 15/01/2018
» Imagine a typical day at the office. You wake up and leave the house early in the morning to avoid the traffic. The journey to work is a little hectic and then you work your way through a bunch of emails. You have to plan and manage projects and complex tasks concurrently. You're forced to work faster and produce more results within less time, while being able to be creative and innovative. There are constant interruptions throughout the day, including unexpected telephone calls and instant messages from social media channels. You are required to coordinate with team members and other stakeholders from different cultures and time zones, and you attend one meeting after another. By the afternoon, perhaps you start to feel exhausted and restless. And then, to keep up with an ever-increasing workload, you continue to work late into the evening. By the time you leave work, there is a strong chance that you feel drained due to stress, anxiety, exhaustion, and frustration.
Social media evolution
Business, Published on 12/01/2018
» As consumer behaviour evolves in the social media era, the major platforms that connect billions of people around the world are refining their strategies to reflect new trends. Instagram is among those responding to the needs it has observed in its 800-million-strong community and the brands of all sizes that it works with. It has identified six trends for 2018:
Digital Ministry plans cybersecurity agency
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 11/01/2018
» The Digital Economy and Society (DE) Ministry plans to set up a cybersecurity agency and hacker training centre to serve Thailand's digital economy, says DE Minister Pichet Durongkaveroj.
Depa touts Asia Digital Expo
Business, Suchit Leesa-nguansuk, Published on 11/01/2018
» The Digital Economy Promotion Agency (Depa) is investing 30 million baht to organise Asia Digital Expo, aimed at matching technology suppliers with small and medium-sized entrepreneurs (SMEs).
Somkid: Full-year growth for 2017 projected at 4%
Business, Chatrudee Theparat, Published on 11/01/2018
» The economy is projected to grow nearly 5% in the final quarter of 2017, leading to full-year growth of 4%, says Deputy Prime Minister Somkid Jatusripitak.
Marketing firm aims to go viral
Business, Published on 10/01/2018
» Marketing company Is Am Are Dot Net aims to be the online viral marketing leader by 2019.
"#TeamThailand" wins corporate film prize
Published on 09/01/2018
» Charoen Pokphand Group has been entrusted by The National Olympic Committee of Thailand and The Paralympic Committee of Thailand, for the provision of food and communications systems for Thai athletes during the 29th SEA Games and for Thai athletes with disabilities during the 9th ASEAN Para Games, held in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.