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Ruling on pilot training charges creates legal precedent
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 07/01/2026
» Over a dozen student pilots won a lawsuit against Nok Air regarding a requirement for additional training charges outside a contract for co-pilot employment, while the Court of Justice ordered compensation of one-third of 32.5 million baht in total damages.
Khao San hopes for Songkran boom
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 18/03/2023
» The Songkran festival is likely to return to Khao San Road this year as tourism operators are discussing possible events to lure visitors after the authorities prohibited water splashing last year.
Troubled waters
Business, Post Reporters, Published on 12/09/2022
» Industry leaders are alert to heavier rainfall as flooding can deal a further blow to the economy, though many of them do not believe certain business activities will be drowned as happened in 2011.
Call for end to price fixing of fertilisers
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 08/03/2022
» Thai fertiliser and agricultural supply operators have called on the government to end its domestic fertiliser price fixing because they are being crushed by rising production costs and a recent Russian ban on fertiliser exports.
Sugarcane prospects look positive
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 11/01/2022
» Sugarcane output is expected to reach 85-90 million tonnes in the 2021-22 crop year amid better business prospects in the sugar industry, says the Federation of Thai Industries (FTI).
The Omicron factor
Business, Post Reporters, Published on 13/12/2021
» Since the new, highly contagious Omicron strain was designated a variant of concern by the World Health Organization on Nov 26, many countries have made a U-turn on loosening Covid-19 curbs.
Fighting back against exploitation
Business, William Hicks, Published on 04/06/2021
» As sharing economy tech companies plot major mergers and initial public offerings (IPOs) this year, they are running into problems in Thailand as the state, labour organisations and restaurateurs attempt to push back against the exploitation inherent in their business models.
Iron-Ore Miners Strive to Avoid Past Mistakes as Prices Boom
Business, Rhiannon Hoyle, Published on 31/05/2021
» Iron-ore's record prices are encouraging a wave of investment in mining ventures, with companies hoping to avoid a repeat of the previous boom a decade ago that ended in multiple pit closures and abandoned developments.
Google Crushed Many Digital Ad Rivals. But a Challenger Is Rising.
Business, PATIENCE HAGGIN, Published on 06/03/2021
» Alphabet Inc.'s Google has crushed almost all its competitors in the world of digital-advertising technology. But one rival is emerging as the best hope to challenge the tech giant--if it manages to keep up its momentum.
'Buffet' raises flight funds
Business, Narumon Kasemsuk, Published on 03/03/2021
» Low-cost carriers are gearing up for more intense competition by offering buffet-style tickets to boost short-term liquidity, in line with the upcoming stimulus from the government.