An expected decision to increase daily minimum wage levels has been deferred, with the tripartite committee saying it needs more information. Jarin Jakaphark, permanent secretary for labour affairs, said on Wednesday that provincial subcommittees have proposed a raise of two to 10 baht this year, depending on the province. Workers had expected the committee to […]
Read MoreE-commerce, medical services and engineering have the highest-paying jobs across all career levels in Thailand, according to a report by employment portal JobsDB. While medical services and engineering were well-paying fields, e-commerce was found to be the only industry that ranked high at all career levels. IT and e-commerce were found to be the two most […]
Read MoreConsumer confidence rose for the second straight month in February, boosted by the upcoming general election and the return of Chinese tourists. According to the latest survey by the University of the Thai Chamber of Commerce (UTCC), the consumer confidence index rose to 82 points from 80.7 in January after registering 79.4 in December, 80.5 in […]
Read MoreSET-listed Siamgas and Petrochemicals Plc (SGP) plans to add four or five new ships to the marine transport fleet for liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) to expand shipment routes to South Asia. SGP’s current marine transport lines for LPG extend to East Asia and Southeast Asia. Jintana Kingkaew, deputy managing director, said each ship will cost […]
Read MoreTHAILAND’S political parties have vowed to continue development of the Eastern Economic Corridor (EEC), while Democrat Party and Pheu Thai Party will review the high-speed railway project. Uttama Savanayana, leader of Phalang Pracharath Party, has pledged to continue the EEC policy and redistribute wealth, which is mainly centralised in Bangkok, to the regions. The EEC, […]
Read MoreSiam Piwat Co, the operator of Iconsiam and Siam Paragon, will spend 70 billion baht during 2019-23 to develop two large-scale malls and acquire office towers and logistics centres as it aims for 51-63 billion baht in revenue by 2023. Chief executive Chadatip Chutrakul said 90% of the five-year investment budget will be spent on development […]
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