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Market players jot wish list for SET boss
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 11/01/2018
» With the application period for the new president of the Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET) coming to a close next Monday, market participants want to see a qualified candidate who can comprehend the changing technological landscape and pledge corporate governance as a core mantra.
Minimum wage hike sounded out
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran and Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 15/01/2018
» To raise or not to raise the daily minimum wage is an uphill task being mulled by policymakers and employers across the business spectrum.
Wage hike to give SMEs tax windfall
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 01/02/2018
» Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with annual sales of up to 100 million baht in 17 provinces where the daily minimum wage will be raised by an average of five baht will enjoy a double windfall from the government's measure that lets them deduct expenses for minimum wages.
Elderly local travel incentives considered
Business, Chatrudee Theparat and Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 13/03/2018
» The government is mulling offering additional tax incentives and discount tour packages to lure the elderly to take part in more domestic travel.
Tier-two cities urged for Asean airlines
Business, Suchat Sritama, Published on 03/04/2018
» The Transport Ministry will propose airlines in Asean countries operate direct flights to secondary cities in Thailand to cope with travel industry growth.
TAT looks to put Songkran stamp on provinces
Business, Suchat Sritama, Published on 05/04/2018
» The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) is promoting Songkran in five secondary provinces in a bid to boost visitor numbers to less-popular tourist destinations.
Runway sensations
Business, Suchat Sritama, Published on 30/04/2018
» The government's plan to spend more than 38 billion baht to renovate and expand 29 airports nationwide is a big step towards improving infrastructure, boosting air traffic in secondary provinces and strengthening local tourism business.
Thais urged to secure Bangladesh foothold
Business, Chatrudee Theparat, Published on 15/05/2018
» Thai businesses are being urged to expand their trade and investment in Bangladesh after several leading local firms have established footholds there.
BBL credit card spending nearly twice industry rate
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 18/05/2018
» Bangkok Bank's (BBL) credit card spending for the first three months of this year recorded stellar growth, nearly doubling the industry rate thanks to the solid purchasing power of its upper-income cardholders.
Election dreams
Business, Postbag, Published on 02/06/2018
» Re: “Prawit vows February election”, (BP, June 1).