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Tariff of 19% dubbed 'good news'
Business, Post Reporters, Published on 02/08/2025
» Despite great relief following the announcement of a 19% US tariff rate on Thai exports on Friday, the business sector remains fraught with concerns, particularly over the plight of Thai small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and the agricultural sector.
Lazada's youngest homegrown chief sets out growth vision to drive Thailand's digital economy
Business, Suchit Leesa-nguansuk, Published on 26/08/2024
» As the new chief executive of major e-marketplace operator Lazada Thailand, Varitha Kiatpinyochai, 32, is the company's youngest homegrown chief executive and the first woman to take the helm.
Skills-based compensation mooted
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 17/07/2023
» Pledges to hike the daily minimum wage made by major political parties during their election campaigns raised the hopes of blue-collar workers, but sparked grave concerns among businesses.
How Thailand's welfare state could change
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 28/06/2023
» For the past few decades, many countries have been working towards providing "healthcare for all", including equity in access to healthcare and healthcare financing.
Firms vow ESG principles are here to stay
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Yuthana Praiwan, Sirivish Toomgum and Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 19/11/2022
» Leading businesses are adopting environment, social and corporate governance (ESG) practices, in line with government efforts to protect the environment and build a sustainable society.
Offering insurance people can use
Business, Published on 10/09/2022
» For Muang Thai Life Assurance (MTL), Health 5.0 is a new approach to health insurance that covers all generations and aims to drive inclusive growth for years to come.
The rise of China's female consumers
Business, Christina Chen, Published on 19/03/2020
» Young Chinese women are an increasingly important force in the world's consumer markets. Females are responsible for three-quarters of household purchasing decisions in mainland China and their spending is expected to rise from 3.3 trillion yuan in 2017 to 8.6 trillion (about US$1.2 trillion) by 2022.
Building the best health plan
Business, Oranan Paweewun, Published on 04/11/2019
» Naris Sakdapolrak, a retired engineer aged 72, had been diagnosed with mitral regurgitation, a heart problem whose remedy costs could reach millions of baht at private hospitals. So he decided to use his medical treatment rights under universal healthcare coverage, better known as the "gold card", and sought treatment at Bhumibol Adulyadej Hospital, according to information from the National Health Security Office (NHSO).
Social Security Fund seeks to increase rates
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 27/08/2019
» The Social Security Fund (SSF) is preparing to propose the fund's board of directors increase the fund's contribution rates in preparation for members' long-term compensation as the population ages.
Nakornthon eyes speciality to increase revenue by 13%
Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 20/04/2019
» Nakornthon Hospital expects revenue in 2019 to grow by 13% to 1.7 billion baht as its overall strategy shifts from general treatment to speciality diseases.