Finance Minister Arkhom Termpittayapaisith feels upbeat about the country’s economic prospects because of the Covid-19 vaccine roll-out in Thailand, predicting the economy will start picking up in the fourth quarter. Speaking after getting a shot of the AstraZeneca vaccine, Mr Arkhom said on Tuesday he believes the inoculations will shore up people’s confidence, leading them to […]
Read MoreThe small Covid-19 panel will likely propose a ban on all forms of water splashing, use of powder paste and foam parties during the Songkran festival in April. Khao San Road, one of the popular splashing sites, may also be closed, Culture Minister Itthiphol Kunplome said after the cabinet meeting on Tuesday. The decision to […]
Read MoreBangkok Bank (BBL) has expanded its money withdrawal service at 7-Eleven convenience stores, offering greater convenience to consumers in remote areas. BBL, the country’s largest lender by total assets, has extended its collaboration with 7-Eleven, providing a cash withdrawal service at counters in 12,500 7-Eleven convenience stores nationwide. The banks’ clients can conduct the service […]
Read MoreState Quarantine (SQ) hotels are urging the government to unlock the market to Thai returnees arriving on semi-commercial flights, calling for a clear timeline if there are plans to terminate this programme. Thienprasit Chaiyapatranun, executive director of Patra Hotel, one of the SQ facilities in Bangkok, said many SQ hotels abandoned the programme as they […]
Read MoreThe Federation of Thai Industries (FTI) is worried efforts to restore the reeling Thai and global economies may face a setback as some European countries have renewed lockdown measures amid fears of coronavirus mutations. The FTI’s concerns emerged as Thailand reported a new cluster of Covid-19 infections in Bang Khae district in western Bangkok as […]
Read MoreWork is no longer something that takes place only in brick-and-mortar stores, high-rise office buildings or factories, but also in virtual space, thanks to the rise of fast and always-on information technology. Digitisation has created new and diverse markets, with more and more workers involved in a new labour ecosystem that has the potential to […]
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