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Investing in human capital
Business, Suchit Leesa-nguansuk, Komsan Tortermvasana, Molpasorn Shoowong, Phusadee Arunmas and Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 25/12/2023
» Thailand needs a greater investment in human capital development, more talent from abroad, and most likely educational reforms to improve labour skills and productivity in the long term, according to the business sector and World Bank.
State eyes alternative to B300 tourist levy
Business, Narumon Kasemsuk and Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 20/12/2023
» The government is sidelining the 300-baht tourism fee that was postponed many times during the previous administration, seeking alternative insurance for foreign tourists.
Chinese market remains top priority
Business, Narumon Kasemsuk & Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 13/12/2023
» The best-case scenario for the Chinese market next year could be 7 million arrivals as more tourists from the mainland flock to Malaysia and Singapore thanks to reciprocal visa-free policies, which Thailand still hasn't obtained from China.
Waiting to exhale
Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Phusadee Arunmas, Pitsinee Jitpleecheep and Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 13/11/2023
» During the dry season in recent years, people in many provinces, particularly those in the hilly North, have endured seasonal smog, spending more time indoors with an air purifier to avoid the air pollution.
Bridging the gap
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Somruedi Banchongduang, Molpasorn Shoowong and Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 30/10/2023
» Among the many large economic projects promised by past governments that were never developed, the southern land bridge stands out, in part because it was approved in 1989 as a strategic part of the Southern Economic Corridor.
Ministry on alert after Gaza attack
Business, Narumon Kasemsuk and Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 10/10/2023
» About 10,000 Israeli tourists have remained in Thailand after the Israel-Gaza conflict erupted into war in their home country on Saturday, while the Tourism and Sports Ministry is closely monitoring the impact on tourism.
Cashing in on cachet
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Lamonphet Apisitniran and Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 02/10/2023
» Economic uncertainty clouds the country's outlook after the Bank of Thailand surprisingly hiked its policy interest rate to a 10-year high of 2.5% to battle inflation and prepare for global fluctuations.
Focusing on foreigners
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 25/09/2023
» Thailand has long been a popular destination among tourists and long-stay travellers, including expatriates and retirees.
Evaluating the cost of a wage hike
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Phusadee Arunmas, Kanana Katharangsiporn and Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 25/09/2023
» Following Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin's revelation last week that the government expects a daily minimum wage hike to 400 baht in either November or December, the business sector voiced its concerns regarding increasing costs that could eventually create an additional burden for consumers.
Nursing a fragile economy
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Phusadee Arunmas, Molpasorn Shoowong and Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 18/09/2023
» With recession looming in many countries, fears over economic contraction remain in Thailand, particularly when the key contributor of exports still faces a stark outlook because of the weak economies of our trade partners.