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Over half of SMEs unlikely to survive six months without government support
The Federation of Thai SMEs has warned that small and medium-sized enterprises faced a serious crisis, with 13 per cent at risk of not surviving three months, and 40 per cent likely to close down within six months.Federation chairman Sangchai Theerakulwanich urged the government to ...
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Sandbox tourism scheme generates over THB1 billion for Phuket economy
The Phuket “sandbox” programme drew over 19,000 foreign tourists and generated over THB1 billion in revenue for the province, Thanusak Pheungdet, president of the Phuket Chamber of Commerce, said on Friday.The sandbox scheme, which kicked off on July 1, aims to reopen Phuket to foreign ...
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Tips for SMEs to boost online food sales
A Chula marketing expert has offered SMEs three tips for boosting their food delivery businesses – know your strengths, know your customers, and use eye-catching food images.Food delivery is a fast-growing business during Covid-19, when customers are often reluctant to leave their homes or offices. ...
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How Covid-19 propelled digital disruption transformed Thailand’s business sector
A vast majority of businesses have been driven by digital disruption globally with most executives admitting its transformative impact to an extent. It is, therefore, crucial to identify digital disruption perspectives and approaches to digital implementation in Thai companies.“Deloitte Thailand conducted its first Thailand Digital ...
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Thai farmers reap THB79.46m in exports from online business matching
Thai agricultural cooperatives clinched export deals worth 79.46 million baht (US$2.41 million) at the latest Department of International Trade Promotion (DITP) online business-matching event.The July 29-30 event saw 22 companies from nine Asian countries – Laos, Myanmar, Vietnam, Singapore, the Philippines, China, Taiwan, Japan, and ...
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More restrictions will bring Thai tourism sector to its knees, laments TAT
The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) believes that an extended lockdown period will be a blow to this year’s revenue target for the tourism sector.More restrictions will bring Thai tourism sector to its knees, laments TATTAT governor Yuthasak Supasorn said the current Covid-19 situation will ...
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New regulation against ‘fake news’ enacted
New restrictions against fake news and misinformation were enacted on Friday after being published in the Royal Gazette.The new regulation was issued under Section 9 of the Emergency Decree on Public Administration in Emergency Situations. The emergency decree has been in place since March 26, ...
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Testing and primary care: Two critical elements in fighting the pandemic
From this week, Antigen Rapid Tests, a test kit for professional use, is available at hospitals and clinics across Thailand.Individuals will also be able to buy self-test kits at all licensed pharmacies and primary care units.The Public Health Ministry has authorised widespread use and over-the-counter ...
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Private spending slowed in June under impact from virus: FPO
The Thai economy in June continued to feel the impact of Covid-19, Fiscal Policy Office (FPO) revealed on Wednesday.The impact was reflected in the slowdown in private spending, especially private investment. However, exports continued to expand at a high rate, the FPO added.Private consumption indicators ...
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Border trade in June up 41.68% from last year
Thailand’s border and transit trade in June surged 41.68 per cent from same period last year, the Commerce Ministry reported on Wednesday. Total border-transit trade last month was worth 146.094 billion baht.Trade with four neighbouring countries was topped by Malaysia with a rise of 15.33 ...
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