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US envoy says Thailand is a victim of its success
Business, William Hicks, Published on 09/10/2020
» Thailand has been a victim of its own success in eliminating domestic Covid-19 infections and must find a way to balance the needs of the economy with virus prevention, the US ambassador to Thailand said while on a recent mission to the Eastern Economic Corridor (EEC).
Credit guarantee extension urged
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 08/10/2020
» Business leaders are urging an extension of credit guarantees provided to small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) under the 500-billion-baht soft loan scheme, expanding from two years to 10 years to assist them.
Poll reveals split view on reopening
Business, Dusida Worrachaddejchai, Published on 07/10/2020
» Some 50% of Thais agree with a plan to reopen the country for specific groups of tourists, says the Tourism Council of Thailand (TCT), while domestic tour operators are proposing inclusive measures to the government.
Beware of an 'economic black hole' in Q4
Business, Piyasak Manason, Published on 06/10/2020
» The economic and investment world in the third quarter behaved as we expected: the economy clawed its way back up after a near-record low in the second quarter. On the investment side, global stock indices began to recover.
Putting a lid on the virus
Business, William Hicks, Published on 19/05/2020
» While nearly all sectors of the economy are struggling amid the Covid-19 crisis, consumer goods multinational Reckitt Benckiser, the makers of Dettol disinfectants, are claiming a foothold on social responsibility.
Private sector hails move to reopen malls
Business, Pitsinee Jitpleecheep & Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 16/05/2020
» Retailers and the private sector have hailed the government's decision to allow department stores, malls and other businesses to reopen on Sunday, hoping the move will boost the sentiment and spending of consumers.
A new world view
Business, FleishmanHillard, Published on 15/05/2020
» Consumers say the Covid-19 pandemic has changed their entire view of the world and their own country, according to a survey of six major economies by FleishmanHillard, a multinational public relations and marketing agency.
Post-Covid retail transformation
Business, CBRE, Published on 15/05/2020
» Despite the challenges posed by the Covid-19 pandemic, many industries are eagerly waiting to resume activity with adjusted plans and targets for the third and fourth quarters of 2020.
Siam Piwat readies new sustainable model after virus crisis
Business, Pitsinee Jitpleecheep, Published on 14/05/2020
» The pandemic has stopped the traditional way of doing retail business, with social distancing, touchless options, hygienic cleaning and comprehensive information tracking becoming mandatory for most retailers.
Medical hub ambitions
Business, Oxford Business Group, Published on 14/05/2020
» As Thailand begins to gradually ease coronavirus-related restrictions, the government is looking to cement the country's position as an advanced medical hub in Asia.