New business registrations fell again in July after rising 3% year-on-year in June, as the business sector remains worried about a second wave of the virus. The Business Development Department reported on Wednesday new business registrations totalled 5,667 in July, down 12% year-on-year from the same month last year, with combined registered capital worth 16.7 billion […]
Read MoreThe tourism industry is expected to witness more consolidation as the pandemic impact lasts until the third quarter next year, say operators, while Thailand needs to rebrand itself to tap into the quality market by targeting the health and wellness segment. “We will see a lot of consolidation, even if a vaccine is developed, leading […]
Read MorePolicymakers must be forward-looking and prepare for unknown risks to safeguard the economy from challenges arising from the pandemic, says Finance Minister Predee Daochai. Some key measures include extending remedies to vulnerable small businesses, making preparations ahead of the global economic recovery, promoting job creation in the private sector and preparing employment strategies for new […]
Read MoreThailand needs to attract foreign tourists back and have a welcoming system of disease control in place, so local people can start earning money again, Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha said on Wednesday. The return of foreign visitors would begin with only a limited number of arrivals, to test the country’s disease control measures, which would […]
Read MoreGrabFood will deploy its biggest-ever marketing budget this year to retain its customer base, boost food orders and draw new users as key rivals receive strong financial support and realign their business strategies. The marketing splurge reflects intensifying competition in the third quarter. “Grab sees the potential of the food ordering business in Thailand, which […]
Read MoreThe State Railway of Thailand (SRT) hopes to submit plans by next year for the second phase of the high-speed train route in the Eastern Economic Corridor (EEC) that would see it extended to Trat province. Kanit Sangsubhan, secretary-general of the (EEC) Office, on Tuesday gave an update on plans for the second phase of […]
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