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Explainer: Inside the case for a minimum wage hike

Thai workers are feeling the pinch from months of higher living expenses, leading them to take to the streets on Labour Day to demand a 45% increase in the daily minimum wage.

Bangkok Post

Arçelik Hitachi opts for Thailand base

Arçelik Hitachi Home Appliances has chosen Thailand as the location for its headquarters, in order to strengthen its production power and position in the rapidly growing Asian market.

Bangkok Post

For the love of comics

BKK Unzine, a digital art magazine, is organising Thailand's first-ever BKK Comics Art Festival, which takes place from May 10 to 22, at the Bangkok Art and Culture Centre (BACC).

Bangkok Post

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Brave boy, 8, survives shark attack after punching sea predator on the nose

Napat Chaiyarak Christenko received 30 stitches to close the wound after being rushed to hospital, where it was later confirmed that the eight-year-old was bitten by a baby bull shark in Phuket, Thailand

Daily Mirror

BOI addresses an exclusive luncheon hosted by the Franco-Thai Chamber of Commerce

Ms. Duangjai Asawachintachit, Secretary General of the Thailand Board of Investment (BOI), gave a talk on the topic of “How can BOI support your company’s set up and development in Thailand?” on 29 April 2022, at an executive luncheon organised by the Franco-Thai Chamber of Commerce at the InterContinental Bangkok.…

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Economy seen growing 3.5% this year: PM

Thailand's economy is expected to grow 3.5% this year, down from an earlier projection of 4.0%, Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha said on Tuesday, noting how the Russia-Ukraine war could slow the economies of the country's trading partners.

Bangkok Post

Exports seen up at least 5% this year: shippers

Thailand's exports are expected to rise by at least 5% this year after a strong first quarter and with support from a weaker baht, Thai National Shippers’ Council said on Tuesday.

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Twitter sale could pique brands

The prospective purchase of Twitter by billionaire Elon Musk, who has vowed to protect freedom of speech on the social media platform, could draw more engagement from young people, giving brands greater opportunities to tap the group, say marketing and media pundits.

Bangkok Post

TAT aims to rekindle East Asian market

As many destinations relax travel requirements to welcome a new flow of tourists after two years of battling the Covid-19 pandemic, some East Asian nations remain vigilant with strict Covid-19 arrival rules.

Bangkok Post

Thailand can't shake off IPR watch list placing

Despite the progress it has made towards improving intellectual property rights protection last year, Thailand remains on the United States Trade Representatives' (USTR) Watch List this year, the Department of Intellectual Property (DIP) said on Monday.

Bangkok Post

Bangkok condo market sees Q1 surge

Bangkok's condo market revived in the first quarter, with newly launched supply and the sales rate soaring to the highest level in several quarters, according to property consultant Colliers Thailand.

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Phuket hotel outlook weak

Thailand's battered hotel sector is showing increased signs of fatigue as the global pandemic enters its third year. Nowhere is this more apparent than in Phuket, where over 73% of new hotel developments either lie dormant or have been put in hold, according to the Phuket-based consultancy C9 Hotelworks.

Bangkok Post

Solar D eyes partners for storage sales

Solar D Corporation, the distributor of the Tesla Powerwall energy storage system, is seeking business partners to increase sales of home-use energy storage as the market value of solar power technology in Thailand is rising.

Bangkok Post

Conversations through art

Following Jim Thompson Art Center's Cold War exhibition series "Shadow Dancing: Where Can We Find a Silver Lining In Challenging Times?" is a second chapter, which depicts the socio-political, economic and cultural scenario of Taiwan and Thailand in the post-World War II period.

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'Soft power' goal proves a tough nut to crack

The government's plan to harness "soft power" to propel Thailand into becoming a leading country of the world may sound impressive.

Benzinga

Shake Shack Plans Southeast Asia Expansion With 2023 Bangkok Opening

Shake Shack Inc (NYSE:SHAK) plans to expand in Southeast Asia through a partnership with Maxim's Caterers Limited. The company plans to launch fifteen Shacks in Thailand by 2032, with the first one to open in 2023 in Bangkok. The menu in Thailand will feature signature items, including the ShackBurger, Chicken Shack, and Chicken…

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JP Morgan downgrades Thailand on fading tourism recovery

Analysts at J.P. Morgan downgraded Thailand's equities rating on Monday, citing the slow pace of recovery in the tourism industry due to rising inflation and a surge in Covid-19 cases in China.

Reuters

Japan PM agrees defence deal with Thailand

The leaders of Japan and Thailand announced a new defence agreement on Monday as well as plans to upgrade their economic relations, as Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida wrapped up the last leg of a three-nation tour of Southeast Asia.

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British martial arts champion fighting for his life after motorbike crash in Thailand

Christian Richardson was lucky to survive when his motorbike was crushed by a pick up truck as he left a coffee shop at the start of the country's New Year festival

Bangkok Post

Romance scam sets world record

In late 2019 Essilor International discovered fraudulent fund transfers totalling 6.3 billion baht at its Thai unit, Essilor Manufacturing (Thailand).

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Japan's Kishida in Thailand to talk about economics, Myanmar

Japan’s Prime Minister Fumio Kishida is expected to talk with his Thai counterpart Prayuth Chan-ocha about economic matters, upheaval in Myanmar and Russia’s war in Ukraine when they meet Monday

Bangkok Post

Diesel users run into reality check

The government's decision to reduce financial pressure on its coffers by allowing the price of diesel to gradually increase starting from this month -- having been capped since October 2021 -- will result in households and businesses experiencing a harsh economic reality.

Bangkok Post

Japan ties in line for boost

The official visit by Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida, the first of its kind in nine years, will not only help cement long-term Thai-Japanese relations but also spawn new trade and investment opportunities for both sides, believe some observers.

Bangkok Post

A sector with an agenda

The 2022 meetings of the Apec Business Advisory Council (Abac), which highlights the bio-, circular and green (BCG) economic model, are prompting Thailand to gear up for advanced technologies and environmentally friendly businesses.

Bangkok Post

Helping young people help themselves

As a youth leader for pre-teens and young adults from dysfunctional lower-middle-class families, *Phorn often goes to great lengths to bring a sense of normalcy into the young lives under her care to help them reach their potential in life.

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