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Insurers team up for PM2.5 illness policy
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 04/03/2024
» As PM2.5 air pollution becomes a growing health concern in Thailand, with the level of hazardous dust expected to intensify as the hot season approaches, people are seeking practical options, leading to the emergence of insurance policies that cover respiratory diseases caused by fine particulate matter.
Women's vital role extolled
Business, Janine Phakdeetham, Published on 24/06/2022
» Former prime minister Abhisit Vejjajiva and secret-general of the Eastern Economic Corridor (EEC) Kanit Sangsubhan delivered presentations yesterday during the opening session on the first day of the Global Summit of Women (GSW) 2022 in Bangkok entitled "Doing Business with Thailand".
Abhisit talks post-pandemic future
Business, Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 01/08/2020
» As observers try to fathom how the Covid-19 pandemic will reshape healthcare, the economy, lifestyles and beyond, former prime minister Abhisit Vejjajiva reckons that the global health crisis should serve as a call to arms for Thailand to reduce economic dependencies that make it vulnerable. Moreover, it should also serve as a time when the country revisits its development strategies.
Delivering the goods in the age of coronavirus
Business, Komsan Tortermvasana, Published on 11/04/2020
» With extensive experience in family businesses, politics and regulation, Korkij Danchaivichit has a strong will to shore up Thailand Post as it weathers fierce competition from other courier services.
Putting society up front at the DES Ministry
Business, Komsan Tortermvasana, Published on 09/11/2019
» Without an entrenched tech background, Buddhipongse Punnakanta acknowledges that he had to study hard and learn vigorously from various experts before assuming the role of digital economy and society (DES) minister in July.
FTI warns wage hike hurts SMEs
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 19/03/2019
» The Federation of Thai Industries (FTI) has strongly opposed a sharp minimum wage hike, a campaign promise of many political parties, saying small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) will suffer the most from the policy as it will alter the market.
Somkid: Coalition to put off investors
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 14/03/2019
» Deputy Prime Minister Somkid Jatusripitak is concerned that a fractured coalition will delay the formation of the next government and dampen investor confidence.
Party leaders detail policy prescriptions
Business, Phusadee Arunmas and Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 14/03/2019
» The Thai Chamber of Commerce hosted a forum Wednesday for political party leaders to share their visions for upgrading the country’s competitiveness.
The more things change
Business, Post Reporters, Published on 04/02/2019
» After a series of false promises on a general election, Thailand is scheduled to hold one on March 24 after more than four years of military rule.
Gavel falls on final state rice auction
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 31/08/2018
» The government is inching closer to fully unloading its hefty rice stocks after selling a combined 267,300 tonnes for animal feed and energy purposes at Thursday's final auction.