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7 business mistakes to avoid during a crisis
Published on 28/09/2020
» It is common for businesses and individuals to make mistakes. What is success without the lessons we learn from mistakes? However, in the midst of a crisis or major changes, some mistakes can be avoided so we do not waste our resources unnecessarily.
BoT soft loans flounder on interest woes
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 28/09/2020
» An interest rate incompatible with banks' financial costs is the main reason the Bank of Thailand's soft loan programme has floundered, according to a source at a state-owned financial institution.
Opportunity knocks
Business, Published on 28/09/2020
» Although sentiment among consumers and investors has not recovered from bruises of the Covid-19 pandemic, the business world is seeing more mergers and acquisitions (M&A) as conglomerates are taking advantage of the economic slowdown to restructure their businesses or capture prime assets at a discounted rate.
Ministries to extend, rejig travel campaign
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 28/09/2020
» The Finance and Tourism and Sports ministries are preparing to extend and adjust conditions of the We Travel Together tourism campaign until year-end to encourage domestic travel in the final quarter.
Apple Faces Prolonged $15 Billion Tax Battle as EU Appeals
Business, Published on 28/09/2020
» Apple Inc.'s legal battle in Europe over a $15.2 billion tax bill will continue, potentially for years, after the European Union appealed a court ruling that sided with the tech giant.
Amazon Event: Tech Titan Unveils New Home Drone, Speakers, Gaming Service
Business, Published on 28/09/2020
» Amazon.com Inc. last week rolled out an array of speaker and security devices centered around the home and a gaming subscription service and controller, offerings tailor-made for the coronavirus era.
Thai big media forced to rethink unwritten rules
News, Paritta Wangkiat, Published on 28/09/2020
» With the rise of the student-led pro-democracy movement, the topic of the monarchy, which was once a taboo, now has more space in public discussion.
Protest fails to win over silent majority
News, Veera Prateepchaikul, Published on 28/09/2020
» The student-led protest at Sanam Luang on Sept 19-20 was anything but a success. There has been no positive response regarding their demands: changes of the constitution, an end to harassment against student activists and reform of the monarchy.
Tourism suicide
News, Postbag, Published on 28/09/2020
» Re: "What next for tourism sector?" (Editorial, Sept 27).
Govt urged to stick to chemicals ban after paste find
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 28/09/2020
» The National Hazardous Substances Committee (NHSC) has been urged to stand by its commitment to ban paraquat and chlorpyrifos from the agricultural sector, after traces of the toxic herbicide and pesticide were detected in food ingredients.