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New minimum wage to lead to hotel layoffs
Business, Narumon Kasemsuk, Published on 24/06/2025
» Large-scale layoffs in the hotel sector could be seen during this low season if the government agrees to raise the minimum wage to 400 baht from next week as planned, while the Thai Hotels Association (THA) has submitted a petition to the prime minister, asking for the policy to be cancelled.
Businesses call for delay in minimum wage hike
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 24/06/2025
» The government needs to reconsider its plan to increase the daily minimum wage in Bangkok to 400 baht from July 1 as small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) cannot bear additional costs in such a weak economy, which is expected to slow further in the second half of this year, says the Federation of Thai Industries (FTI).
Meeting explores impact of border spat
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 24/06/2025
» Deputy Prime Minister and Finance Minister Pichai Chunhavajira on Monday convened an urgent meeting with relevant public and private sector agencies to assess the economic impacts and prepare measures to cope with the escalating tensions between Thailand and Cambodia.
Krabi airport spreads its wings
News, Post Reporters, Published on 24/06/2025
» Krabi airport is rapidly emerging as one of the country's hottest aviation hubs after five international airlines applied for landing slots, signalling growing global confidence in the airport's capabilities and potential as a gateway to the Andaman region.
Bombs don't work
Oped, Postbag, Published on 24/06/2025
» Re: "Trump's MAGA fans upset over possible Iran strike", (World, June 22).
Artist explores identity through Earth
Life, Published on 24/06/2025
» Thai artist Wasinburee Supanichvoraparch invites viewers to explore the relationship between human identity and Earth during "Werdin", which is running at La Lanta Fine Art until Aug 9.
Deputy Prime Minister Phumtham calls on protesters to obey the law
Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 23/06/2025
» Deputy Prime Minister and Defence Minister Phumtham Wechayachai is urging protesters planning to join a protest on Saturday to exercise restraint and avoid actions that could deepen national divisions.
SET temporarily tightens curbs on daily movement
Bloomberg, Published on 23/06/2025
» The Thai stock exchange has temporarily tightened curbs on daily movement for shares to manage market volatility. Stocks will be allowed to rise or fall by 15% from the previous close, versus 30% previously.
Phuket burglar hits four luxury villas in one night
Gary Boyle, Published on 23/06/2025
» Police in Phuket are hunting a burglar who broke into four luxury villas in a single night, stealing valuables worth over 2 million baht in Thalang district.
Building the future
Life, Melalin Mahavongtrakul, Published on 23/06/2025
» 'Usually, when it comes to the topic of peace in the southernmost provinces, most people think of violence and bombs," said Hazwan, 21, as we sat together at the PEACEtival, which was a festival of peace told through art, fashion design, music, creative writing and dialogue by local youth. The event was held at the end of April at Yala Rajabhat University in Yala province.