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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).
Major Cineplex upbeat on expansion
Business, Kuakul Mornkum, Published on 07/04/2025
» SET-listed Major Cineplex Group, Thailand's largest operator of movie theatres, is optimistic about the cinema industry.
Phuket unfazed by threats against Israelis
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 05/12/2024
» Israel's warning of a terrorist threat against Israeli citizens in the region should not impact Phuket, a popular destination for Israeli tourists, as safety and security measures have been tightened, according to the Phuket Tourist Association (PTA).
Hotel price hikes ruled out amid poor tourist spending
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 18/07/2024
» Miracle Group, an operator of airport lounges and hotels, has observed tightened spending power among domestic tourists, prompting the company to rely on sales volume instead of raising prices.
RS Group beefs up music business via UMG tie-up
Business, Pitsinee Jitpleecheep, Published on 21/07/2023
» RS Group is strengthening its music business, with the aim of preparing T-pop and other music content for the global stage after recently entering into a venture with Universal Music Group (UMG), the world's leading music company.
Bankers' pay is booming in Saudi Arabia
Business, Nicolas ParasieMatthew Martin, Published on 08/05/2023
» DUBAI: Even as the global financial community contends with layoffs and lower bonuses, banking jobs remain plentiful and salaries are surging in one unexpected corner of the world: Saudi Arabia.
Rolling with the punches
Business, Post Reporters, Published on 27/12/2022
» This year has been packed with events that highlighted both progress and setbacks — unavoidable realities in the world of business. The year posed challenges for the government and businesses seeking new opportunities post-pandemic, sparked hope among car makers that are anticipating growth of the electric vehicle industry in Thailand, as well as unsuccessful attempts by some companies to further grow their businesses.
Asian shares follow Wall Street upward
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 10/12/2022
» RECAP: Asian stocks climbed after Wall Street posted its first advance this month, with traders focused on upcoming US inflation figures for clues on the path of interest-rate increases.
Major Cineplex to allot up to B1bn for expansion
Business, Pitsinee Jitpleecheep, Published on 09/12/2022
» Major Cineplex Group Plc, the country's leading movie theatre operator, looks set to resume investment by allocating 800 million to 1 billion baht for expansion next year after scaling back during the pandemic.