Charoen Laothammatas doesn’t aim too high in life. He lives simply and never had dreams of becoming a trader, especially in rice, a highly political crop with a tendency towards price volatility. “When I was young I wanted to be a doctor, but I didn’t have a chance to pursue studies in that field,” says […]
Read MoreFour airlines resumed domestic flights on Friday with unprecedented public hygiene measures to reduce the possibility of Covid-19 transmission. Nok Air, AirAsia, Thai Lion Air and Thai Vietjet Air were allowed to reinstate flights between 14 provinces after a month-long suspension now that the number of Covid-19 infections was falling. The 14 provincial airports are […]
Read MoreTHAILAND faces growing political risks as the Covid-19 pandemic continues to exact an economic toll, said a Fitch Solutions Country Risk and Industry Research report on Apr 29. The blow dealt by the pandemic to Thailand’s large tourism sector, which accounts for about 22 per cent of gross domestic product (GDP), poses risks to social […]
Read MoreThe economy is likely to stage a V- or U-shaped recovery, while a W-shaped rebound is not far-fetched if a second wave of coronavirus occurs, says a senior official at the central bank. The V- or U-shaped recovery mainly depends on foreign tourist arrivals and the global economy, said Don Nakornthab, who is in charge […]
Read MoreCondo investment buyers are starting to rule the market again by scooping up ready-to-transfer units at discount prices and speculating to reap capital gains over the next two years as the pandemic fades, according to property consultants. The heavily discounted prices from top developers have lured many investment buyers this month after they went missing […]
Read MoreThe Federation of Thai Industries (FTI) is calling on the government to provide clear guidelines for businesses reopening in May to prevent a second wave of Covid-19 infections. Supant Mongkolsuthree, chairman of FTI, said the government should build confidence through its measures to control the spread of the virus. “Businesses agree with the government on easing […]
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