The Industry Ministry has ordered its agencies to take legal action against factories that break the law and put public health and the environment at risk. Kobchai Sungsitthisawad, the industry permanent secretary, said authorities will look into pollution complaints against companies accused of releasing untreated waste water, producing high dust emissions or failing to control […]
Read MoreThe Revenue Department is urging the private sector to accelerate investment to benefit from the highest tax deduction of 2.5 times. The measure, due to expire this year-end, allows the private sector to benefit from tax savings by more than usual, as private enterprises can deduct 2.5 times expenses from investment in machinery from corporate […]
Read MoreThe newly elected president of the Association of Domestic Travel (ADT) aims to offer a wellness tourism package targeting the elderly to help shore up the stagnant domestic market struggling with the fallout from the outbreak. Thanapol Cheewarattanaporn, ADT president, said the slow response to the We Travel Together stimulus campaign was due to the […]
Read MoreAnnual credit card spending is expected to contract this year because of the coronavirus crisis, particularly for outbound spending, due to the government’s prohibition on cross-border travel. Credit card spending in the finance industry contracted by 14.2% year-on-year for the first five months this year. The shrinkage gradually improved from 40.1% in April to 27.6% […]
Read MoreCosmetics brands that stock sales counters at department stores face a fresh wrinkle: fewer shops to sell their products as retailers shrink their physical footprint. Estée Lauder Cos., Amorepacific Group Inc. and Kao Corp. are looking to manage risk and diversify how their products are sold as department stores, which represent a sizable share of […]
Read MoreThai Immigration’s response to COVID-19 has had a profound impact upon the overall system. Many were stranded in the Kingdom. Meanwhile, many have been stranded abroad waiting to return to family, business, or their prior living arrangements. The Immigration system is in a substantial state of flux and requirements are subject to change with little […]
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