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Manufacturing to thrive despite threats
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 27/10/2022
» Thailand's manufacturing sector is expected to keep growing next year following the easing of Covid-19 infections, but economic challenges caused by high inflation and the impact of the Russia-Ukraine war could cause a bumpy ride, according to analysts.
Labouring the point
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 22/10/2019
» New high school and university graduates may have a tough time in the labour market next year because of hiring delays for new workers during the economic slowdown, says the Employers' Confederation of Thai Trade and Industry (Econ Thai).
Perks to capture firms fleeing China ordered
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 03/09/2019
» The Industry Ministry has ordered the Office of Industrial Economics to finish crafting incentive packages within two weeks to persuade foreign investors to relocate from China into Thailand.
Keeping SCG nimble in a disruptive age
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 23/03/2019
» Roongrote Rangsiyopash is in his fourth year as the boss of Siam Cement Group (SCG) after succeeding former president and chief executive Kan Trakulhoon.
Automation, AI pressure factory labour market
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 18/02/2019
» The technological disruption caused by automated systems and artificial intelligence (AI) is pressuring the country's labour market, particularly the manufacturing sector, say business operators.
How to meet changing labour demand
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 21/01/2019
» Thailand's labour structure outlook in 2019 is expected to change in terms of the number of workers because the country has a low birth rate and the ageing population is gradually climbing.
EDC promotes vocational skills training
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 07/12/2018
» The Education Development Center (EDC) has teamed up with vocational institutes in Thailand to provide an innovative skills training and work-based learning opportunities.
Agency: Skills scarcity critical
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 22/08/2018
» Thailand urgently needs to solve the prolonged skilled labour shortage because the country is facing technological disruption and the labour supply does not meet the demands of most companies, says recruitment agency ManpowerGroup.
A high-flyer in support of the FTI mission
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 18/08/2018
» After his election as chairman of the Federation of Thai Industries (FTI) once again, Supant Mongkolsuthree set a personal goal of being "the man behind the achievement of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs)".
Uttama says corridor will change game
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 24/05/2018
» The government's Eastern Economic Corridor (EEC) scheme will be a game-changer for achieving the goals of Thailand's 20-year strategic plan for 2017-36, says Industry Minister Uttama Savanayana.