More than 90% of young people who responded to a recent survey are “anxious” or “very anxious” about their ability to find a job, with nearly 95% saying the Covid-19 pandemic is affecting the process of job hunting, according to Deutsche Post DHL Group (DPDHL). The three-week online survey, conducted to mark World Youth Skills […]
Read MoreVendors could face up to seven years in jail or a fine of not more than 140,000 baht or both if they gouge prices of medicinal herbs, warned the Internal Trade Department. The department’s warning came after a surge in demand for medicinal herbs such as white galingale, ginger, galangal, kaffir lime leaves and lemongrass. […]
Read MoreThe expanded lockdown measures and 30-day closure of construction sites and worker camps since early this month will plunge the housing market into a severe contraction, according to property experts. Vichai Viratkapan, acting director-general of the Real Estate Information Center (REIC), said there is a very high chance that the housing market this year will […]
Read MoreMost hotel operators in Thailand only have enough funds to last them for less than three months, a survey conducted by the Thai Hotels Association (THA) showed. THA president and hotelier Marisa Sukosol Nunbhakdi said the survey – in cooperation with the Bank of Thailand – was conducted between June 14 and 27 on more […]
Read MoreThe ongoing Covid-19 outbreak is threatening to hinder the export sector from achieving its 8%-10% growth target as more factories are hamstrung by rising infections, says the Federation of Thai Industries (FTI). Kriengkrai Thiennukul, vice-chairman of the FTI, said disease transmission is affecting production capacity and will eventually mar plans to export goods. Some production […]
Read MoreThe Treasury Department might consider lowering its land and building rental fee to 25% of its normal rate on a case-by-case basis, with the aim of easing the burden on tenants given the prolonged pandemic, says Yuttana Yimgarund, the department’s director-general. He said many tenants have been suffering from declining revenue since early last year […]
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