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Chamber puts social compassion above profits
News, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 23/11/2014
» Chiang Rai: The Thai Chamber of Commerce has urged the government to support sustainable economic management and to promote policies that address social inequality rather than just concentrate on growth.
Govt plans to extend work permits
News, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 24/11/2014
» Chiang Rai - The government plans to seek cabinet approval for its proposal to extend the maximum period of work permits for foreigners working in Thailand to two years from the current one year, as part of a range of measures aimed at attracting more foreign investment.
Value of exports continues to fall
Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 26/05/2015
» The value of Thai exports fell for the fourth month running in April, down 1.7% year-on-year and 3.99% for the first four months of 2015, the Ministry of Commerce said on Tuesday.
Corruption index improves after bribery clampdown
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 14/08/2015
» Thailand's corruption situation has improved after the government's efforts to tackle the issue by imposing heavy penalties on perpetrators, particularly through the use of Section 44.
Prayut to meet Phuket business leaders on 'Pracha Rat'
News, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 30/11/2015
» Twenty leading businessmen will meet Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha this Thursday on ways to help make the government's economic stimulus package, known as Pracha Rat, a success.
Call for rise in minimum wage
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 20/04/2016
» The government is being urged to raise the daily minimum wage by 5-7% in a bid to ease the hardship of farmers and working people whose income cannot meet their expenses.
Consumer prices edge up in April
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 03/05/2016
» Consumer prices rose for the first time in 16 months in April, driven by more expensive food, fuel, farm products and cigarettes.
Confidence hits 7-month low in April
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 04/05/2016
» Consumer confidence fell for a fourth straight month in April and hit a seven-month low as people were concerned about the slower-than-expected economic recovery, widespread drought and low farm prices.
Business 'must help farmers'
News, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 29/05/2016
» Deputy Prime Minister Somkid Jatusripitak has urged the Thai Chamber of Commerce to help bolster community economies as a way of strengthening the national coffers.
Retailers join stimulus drive
News, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 26/11/2016
» Major retailers will join the government's bid to stimulate the economy through year-end by offering discounts to shoppers for 21 days.