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Operators justify need to hire foreign labour
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 07/03/2024
» Thailand is still encountering problems concerning migrant workers employed in the tourism sector who have entered the country illegally by exploiting visa-free privileges, especially in the country's sex industry, while operators urge the government to legalise sex work.
With China, possibilities abound for SCB
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 17/07/2019
» Greater opportunities for Thailand as a destination for China's outbound investment have been spotted as trade diversifies amid the US-China trade dispute, according to a Siam Commercial Bank (SCB) senior executive.
PDMO: Fund inflow means cheap costs
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 03/07/2019
» The offshore capital influx will rev up government bond demand and help the state tap into low funding costs, says a senior official in the Public Debt Management Office (PDMO).
FPO seeks buffer for spending delay
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 17/06/2019
» The Fiscal Policy Office (FPO) is calling for measures to cushion against a postponement of state investment worth 70-80 billion baht stemming from delays in 2020 budget expenditure for 3-4 months.
Major players stay the course
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 12/06/2019
» Despite murky economic prospects for the second half, large local banks are sticking to their business plans in the hope that the new government will support budget disbursement and domestic investment.
TBA calls for tax-oriented stimulus
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 06/06/2019
» Business leaders have urged the new government to roll out tax-oriented stimulus measures to boost the country's sluggish economy amid myriad headwinds.
Thailand sidesteps US watch list
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 30/05/2019
» Although Thailand managed to avoid a place on the US watch list for currency manipulation, the Bank of Thailand is still wary on the matter after the US Treasury tightened its criteria, says the central bank's chief.
KTB handling NPLs via SME support
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 29/05/2019
» Krungthai Bank (KTB) has closely monitored its small and medium-sized enterprise (SME) borrowers amid sluggish economic growth and focused on non-performing asset (NPAs) management to contain bad loans.
Grab hits back in Uber brawl
Business, Published on 28/07/2018
» Ride-hailing firm Grab insisted yesterday its takeover of Uber's businesses in Southeast Asia has not substantially eroded competition in Singapore after a threat from the city-state's anti-monopoly watchdog to reverse the deal.
Players sanguine on prospects
Business, Phusadee Arunmas & Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 04/07/2018
» Despite the escalating trade brawl between the US and China, the government and private sectors remain upbeat about the country's export prospects this year.