Thai Q2 Employment Growth Slows Amid Weaker Exports and investments
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Thailand's employment in the second quarter rose 1.7% from a year earlier, slowing from a 2.4% increase in the previous three months, the state planning agency said on Monday, as economic growth slowed.
Southeast...
‘Prab Keesin’ resigning as advisor to President of the Patong Entertainment Business AssociationÂ
Phuket –
‘Prab Keesin’ who is the Chairman of the Pisona Group and Chief of the Patong Development Foundation has resigned from his advisor to president position of the Patong Entertainment Business Association (PEBA).
Our previous...
Entertainment venue operators requesting Thai government to legally extend opening hours, cancel afternoon alcohol...
Thailand –
Entertainment venue operators filed a letter to the Thai government requesting to legally open their venues until 4 A.M. and to cancel afternoon alcohol sales ban hours of 2-5.
The President of the Thai...
Move Forward Party Proposes Zero Based Budgeting System for Thailand
The Move Forward Party (MFP) has proposed the implementation of zero-based budgeting (ZBB) to replace the current budgeting practice, arguing that the existing system is a poor response to the people's needs due to...
Chiang Mai Airport Plans Expansion to Boost Passenger Capacity
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BANGKOK (NNT)Â - Chiang Mai Airport is preparing to unveil its development plan to boost airport capacity and receive more flights domestically and internationally.
Chiang Mai Airport Director Vijit Kaewsaitiam stated that the airport will...
Walking Street Sunday market in Old Phuket Town generates at least two million baht...
Phuket-
The Phuket Walking Street Sunday Market, also well known as ‘Laad Yai’ has generated at least two million baht per week.
The Vice President of the Old Phuket Town Community Mr. Somyos Patan told the...
Phuket Elephant Camp Businesses Ready for Chinese Tourists
Phuket –
Elephant camp businesses in Phuket are ready to welcome Chinese tourists.
An elephant business operator near the Nark Kerd Hill (Khao Phra Yai) in Soi Yod Sanae, Chalong, told the Phuket Express that Chinese...
EGAT Rejects Cheaper Electricity Bills Amid Losses
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The Electricity Authority of Thailand (EGAT) has announced that it cannot entertain any further requests for cheaper electricity bills in the upcoming four-month cycle.
The decision comes as EGAT faces financial strain due to...
Major Banker Says Most Thais Have Financial Concerns
National –
On September 25th, 2023, Mr. Yuthchai Tayaratchakul, Executive Vice President of United Overseas Bank (UOB), gave a statement on a recent report on the ASEAN Consumer Sentiment Study (ACSS). The report presented...
Local massage vendors in Phuket protest over foreign investors allegedly operating shops at much...
Phuket –
About 80 local massage vendors in Phuket protested at the Phuket City Hall complaining about massage shops which were allegedly being invested in by foreigners operating with much lower prices, hurting their business.
The...