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When GDP no longer needs people
Business, KCS Group, Published on 17/03/2026
» In traditional industrial models, rising gross domestic product used to go hand in hand with job creation. More production meant more workers and higher wages followed by increased consumption. But in the emerging post-labour economy, this link is breaking. Nations can now increase output not by employing more people, but by implementing more code.
The future of work has arrived: Is your job future-proof?
Business, Published on 13/03/2026
» The foundation of modern employment -- study hard, secure a job, build a stable life -- is eroding fast. Technological progress, particularly in artificial intelligence (AI) and automation, is breaking down the old economic model that tied individual effort to secure, long-term work.
New DES minister urged to prioritise AI
Business, Suchit Leesa-nguansuk, Published on 23/09/2025
» Three major industry organisations are urging Chaichanok Chidchob, the incoming digital economy and society (DES) minister, to prioritise the national artificial intelligence (AI) policy and sovereign technology development.
The next guardians of the sea
Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 14/07/2025
» When Natyada Thuasawad gazes upon the vast sea, she sees assets. A student at Prince of Songkla University, Ms Natyada said the sea is a key source of revenue for Thailand, offering people food and exciting tourist attractions along shorelines and on islands.
Thailand holds its breath
Business, Post Reporters, Published on 07/07/2025
» The Thai business sector remains optimistic that tariff negotiations with the US can yield a favourable outcome after Vietnam recently made headlines by securing a 20% tariff rate on shipments to the US along with a waiver on import duties for American products.
Call for measures to halt surge in bad debt
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 10/06/2025
» The National Economic and Social Development Council (NESDC) wants to improve the conditions for debt restructuring to prevent special mention (SM) loans from deteriorating into non-performing loans (NPLs), after a noticeable increase in the former in last year's fourth quarter.
Thailand faces grim employment prospects
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 17/03/2025
» Thailand's employment prospects are negative as there are clearer signs of a shrinking workforce, evidenced by fewer insured workers under Section 33 of the Social Security Act, which covers more than 10 million people, according to the Federation of Thai SMEs.
'Care For All by CeraVe': Supporting underserved and elderly communities
Business, Kuakul Mornkum, Published on 10/03/2025
» Since 2023, Thailand has been deemed a "fully aged" society, meaning people age 60 or older account for a fifth of the population.
Seminar highlights need for innovation, agile leadership
Business, Suchit Leesa-nguansuk, Published on 20/02/2025
» Businesses should embrace innovation and agile leadership to stay ahead in an era of disruption and digital transformation, participants were told during a recent seminar organised by the University of the Thai Chamber of Commerce (UTCC).
Asian shares steady after US rally
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee & Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 26/10/2024
» RECAP: Asian equities were little changed yesterday after Wall Street rallied for the first time this week, powered by a jump in Tesla shares. Concerns about China's economy and a tight US presidential election dented Asian sentiment.