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Setting a short-term agenda
Business, Post Reporters, Published on 15/09/2025
» With only four months before the Anutin Charnvirakul-led government paves the way for a promised election next year, the business sector and economists are hopeful that a shift in administrative direction can revive economic sentiment.
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).
Pushback on VAT scheme for Thai SMEs
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri and Kuakul Mornkum, Published on 09/05/2025
» Even though Finance Minister Pichai Chunhavajira has decided not to impose the value-added tax (VAT) on businesses earning less than 1.8 million baht annually to increase state revenue and reduce the budget deficit, the business community and especially small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are concerned that any expansion of VAT would exacerbate their struggles.
Tax cut for venues extended
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 25/12/2024
» The cabinet has approved an extension to the tax reduction measures for pubs, bars, nightclubs and cocktail lounges for another year to support tourism over the coming year.
End of the walkway, watch your step
Business, InnovestX Securities, Published on 29/10/2022
» More than halfway through the fourth quarter of an eventful year, global economic and investment figures are more in line with our view. Key indicators in many economies are showing signs of deterioration.
Industry cowers as baht dips again
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Sirivish Toomgum and Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 08/07/2022
» The Federation of Thai Industries (FTI) has warned against further currency depreciation to 37 baht against the US dollar, claiming it would make life more miserable for businesses and households because of higher oil prices.
SIA reopens Changi lounges after $37m facelift
Business, Bloomberg, Published on 31/05/2022
» Singapore: Singapore Airlines is opening new-look lounges at Changi Airport following a S$50 million (US$37 million) upgrade, offering private day rooms, showers, cooking stations and cocktail bars overlooking the runway.
Luxury dog hotels give paws for thought
Business, AFP, Published on 21/01/2022
» Cape Town: Three dachshunds lay claim to a big bed, while an agitated mongrel yaps constantly and a miniature schnauzer appears disgruntled despite soothing Bob Marley tunes playing over the stereo.
South Koreans succumb to Tesla fever
Business, Reuters, Published on 09/07/2020
» SEOUL: From an eponymous cocktail to eager buyers following the shipping routes of long-awaited cars, Tesla Inc is having a moment in South Korea, particularly among tech-savvy professionals.
China's Coronavirus Outbreak Prompts Patients to Scramble for Remedies
Business, Josh Chin & Fanfan Wang, Published on 07/02/2020
» Desperate for a cure for the new coronavirus spreading quickly across the country, Chinese families are flocking online to seek experimental remedies that might be effective against the virus, despite government warnings that no proven treatment has been found.