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Explainer: Inside the case for a minimum wage hike
Business, Janine Phakdeetham, Published on 04/05/2022
» Thai workers are feeling the pinch from months of higher living expenses, leading them to take to the streets on Labour Day to demand a 45% increase in the daily minimum wage.
Will Coachella bear fruit for mango farms?
Business, Janine Phakdeetham, Published on 20/04/2022
» The #mangostickyrice trend and a wave of photos showing people devouring the dessert across social media has boosted sales of the yellow tropical fruit served with warm sticky rice. Thai mango growers welcome this trend for two reasons: mangoes are now in season and farmers have struggled to earn a profit since the pandemic began in 2020.
Covering the new entry rules
Business, Janine Phakdeetham, Published on 06/04/2022
» Starting from April 1, visitors entering Thailand enjoy more relaxed conditions after authorities dropped a negative pre-arrival RT-PCR Covid-19 test requirement. Yet the hotel sector remains adamant that a recovery is impossible until all the rules are removed.
Why is Thailand going through yet another dry Songkran?
Business, Janine Phakdeetham, Published on 13/04/2022
» Splashing has been banned during Songkran for a third consecutive year, frustrating some tourism operators. The decision was based on an increase in Covid-19 cases.
Luring visitors and assisting the economy
Business, Janine Phakdeetham, Published on 23/03/2022
» In a bid to entice skilled foreign workers to move to Thailand and stimulate the economy, the state-owned Thailand Privilege Card (TPC) recently introduced new long-term visa perks that include a work permit. The novel programme is called Flexible Plus, which falls under the Elite Card scheme.
Testament to protecting millions of lives
Business, Janine Phakdeetham, Published on 24/03/2022
» The race against time to safely develop and quickly deliver a life-saving COVID-19 vaccine around the world serves as AstraZeneca's testament to protecting the lives of billions of people while addressing one of the biggest healthcare crises facing humankind.
AstraZeneca steps up to tackle climate change
Business, Janine Phakdeetham, Published on 25/03/2022
» As the world's leading biopharmaceutical company, AstraZeneca understands how crucial it is to push the boundaries of science and deliver life-changing medicines in record time. The strong dedication to creating a better and healthier future for all, including those living in Thailand, is attested by supplying over 2.8 billion doses to over 180 countries and the implementation of bold initiatives in sustainability.
Economic outlook turns dour as committee meets
Business, Janine Phakdeetham, Published on 30/03/2022
» All eyes are on the Bank of Thailand as rising inflation, spiking energy prices, a weakened baht and the impact of the war in Ukraine could all combine to influence a revision of key economic figures, especially GDP growth and interest rates, at the central bank's rate-setting committee meeting on Wednesday.
Bayer Thai: 60 years of delivering innovation, sustainability
Business, Janine Phakdeetham, Published on 01/04/2022
» For six decades Bayer Thai Co Ltd has applied its core competencies in the life science fields of healthcare and nutrition to help shape a better quality of life for all Thais.
Exploring factors driving the inflation uptick
Business, Janine Phakdeetham, Published on 09/03/2022
» The Commerce Ministry recently announced Thailand's headline inflation rate rose 5.28% in February year-on-year, which was higher than expected. The surge in the economic indicator marked the fastest rate jump in 13 years and breaches the central bank inflation target for this year.