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Unpacking the new co-pay rule
Business, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 08/03/2025
» The new co-payment rule is set to transform the health insurance industry, which has been affected by rising medical costs, challenging economic conditions and unnecessary claims in recent years.
Vimut seen hitting revenue goal
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 19/06/2024
» The Thai economy is likely to remain sluggish in the second half this year, resulting in fewer visits at privately-run Vimut Hospital, but its operator remains confident of reaching a revenue target of 1.3 billion baht this year, driven by the treatment of foreign patients.
MQDC eyes sales of B1bn at housing fair
Business, Kanana Katharangsiporn, Published on 04/10/2023
» Property developer Magnolia Quality Development Corporation (MQDC) plans to hold its first housing fair next week, aiming for 1 billion baht in sales over the four-day event.
Industry urges longer-term solutions
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Dusida Worrachaddejchai and Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 04/04/2022
» The government should come up with not only short-term measures, but also medium and long-term plans to cope with the impact of the global oil price surge and the Russia-Ukraine war, according to industrialists in various sectors.
Why China's Banks Won't Come to Russia's Rescue
Business, Jing Yang & Rebecca Feng, Published on 07/03/2022
» On paper, China's banks and its homegrown payments system could offer Russia respite from crippling Western sanctions. China has helped other nations evade sanctions, and both China and Russia share an interest in weakening the dollar's hold on the international financial system.
EV Makers' Next Headache: Scarce Battery Chemicals, Made in China
Business, Jacky Wong, Published on 24/01/2022
» Last year was the year of electric vehicles -- global sales are likely to have hit a record, in turn pushing up battery demand. Now too much of a good thing is causing problems: Many key battery materials, including but not limited to processed lithium itself, are in short supply and prices are rising sharply.
Put on a happy face
Business, Kanana Katharangsiporn, Published on 22/01/2022
» The second generation of homebuilder Landy Home (Thailand) inherited two key principles from the founder: to maintain market leadership and preserve sustainable growth.
Restaurants accept dine-in rules
Business, Pitsinee Jitpleecheep, Published on 26/08/2021
» Restaurant operators say they are receptive to Public Health Ministry plans for reopening, which involve tough Covid-19 protocols including a requirement for diners to show vaccination proof.
Covid and China crackdown sap regional confidence
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 14/08/2021
» Recap: Emerging market shares slid 0.8% yesterday as worries about a widening regulatory crackdown in China and surges in Covid-19 cases sapped investor confidence. But European stocks hit new highs and were on track for their fourth consecutive week of gains on the prospect of more forecast-beating corporate earnings and a steady recovery from the pandemic-induced downturn.
Cloud kitchens are here to stay
Business, Pitsinee Jitpleecheep, Published on 02/08/2021
» Restaurant chains are moving their kitchens to unlikely places such as petrol stations and cooking schools as a stopgap until their regular outlets in shopping complexes are able to reopen.