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Thai export sector hit by rising shipment costs, labour shortage

Thailand’s private sector is confident the global economic outlook will improve next year, said Kalin Sarasin, chairman of the Thai Chamber of Commerce.However, he said the Thai export sector is facing rising shipment costs and a shortage of both containers and labour.Keep reading ...

The Nation Reporter

Recovery momentum picks up in Q3

Thailand’s economic recovery momentum gained traction thanks to quarter-on-quarter GDP growth in the third quarter, with exports and public investment expected as the main growth drivers for next year, says a research house.GDP contraction has been upgraded to 6.4% from a 10.3% decline projected previously, ...

Somruedi Banchongduang

Abuse against women still prevalent

In December 1999, the United Nations designated Nov 25 as the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women, to commemorate the murder of the Mirabal sisters, the three Dominican political activists who opposed the dictatorship of Rafael Trujillo in 1960. Today marks the ...

Govt warns over Lao dam plan

The government threatened on Tuesday not to buy electricity from Sanakham dam in Laos after it learned the project might affect the Mekong River.“The country’s territory is our paramount concern,” Somkiat Prajamwong, secretary-general to the Office of National Water Resources, said on Tuesday after a ...

Apinya Wipatayotin

Finance minister lays out plans for 2021

The government will accelerate investment next year in the areas of digital, wellness and the green economy, Finance Minister Arkom Termpittayapaisith says.Speaking at the Bangkok Post International Forum 2020 “Beyond the Pandemic: A Decade of Challenges from 2021” at Centara Grand at CentralWorld, Mr Arkom ...

Thailand to launch vaccine production ‘in first half of 2021’

AstraZeneca’s Covid-19 vaccine should be available in Thailand in the first half of 2021, under a technology-transfer deal signed with the Thai government.Siam Bioscience will receive the technology for the vaccine, which was developed by a team at Oxford University.The Thai firm expects to register ...

The Nation Reporter

Finance Ministry to roll out more economic measures for New Year [Video]

The Permanent Secretary for Finance has stated that the Thai economy next year is expected to grow by 3.5-4.5 percent, adding that his ministry will soon unveil more economic stimulus measures as New Year gifts for people.Keep watching ...

Tensions Mount As Bangkok Braces For Major Rally

Tensions are rising around Thailand’s pro-democracy protests, with police shooting six people last week and using tear gas and water cannon on the streets of Bangkok.As the Thai capital braces for the next major rally on Wednesday, let’s take a look at the forces in ...

Cabinet approves new economic campaigns [Video]

The Cabinet has approved three new job and income promotion campaigns in communities, focusing mainly on the promotion of jobs and improved incomes in local communities.Keep watching ...

Minister wants protection for e-commerce platform

The Digital Economy and Society (DES) Ministry is seeking to have all e-commerce platforms registered with the Electronic Transactions Development Agency (ETDA) to ensure cybersecurity in this 3-trillion-baht industry.The call was made as DES Minister Buddhipongse Punnakanta yesterday held a meeting with representatives from e-commerce ...

Suchit Leesa-Nguansuk

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