As tourism-reliant Thailand struggles with a collapse in foreign visitors, the country’s auto sector is picking up some of the slack with the value of car exports tipped to surge to a record this year …
Thailand Migrant Workers Sign Contracts They Don’t Understand, Undercutting Efforts to Stop Abuses
Migrant workers from Cambodia and Myanmar are being asked to sign contracts they cannot read in order to work in Thailand’s fishing fleet, a new study has found, undercutting efforts to expunge abuses …
Construction of border checkpoint at bridge with Thailand accelerated
The Ministry of Public Works is accelerating the construction of the border checkpoint administrative buildings at Stung Bot-Ban Nong Ian Friendship Bridge to facilitate travel of people and goods …
Thailand’s top mall operator Central Pattana to put tenant products online
BANGKOK: Thailand’s largest mall owner, Central Pattana on Tuesday (Jun 29) said it plans to allow its thousands of mall tenants to sell through …
Groups Urge Thailand to Step Up Action to Protect Foreign Fishermen
Advocacy groups representing foreign workers in Thailand’s seafood industry called on the government Tuesday to ensure that employment contracts are made transparent, and to act to prevent workplace …
Thailand tenders for up to 197,700 tonnes feed wheat – trade
A group of importers in Thailand has issued an international tender to purchase up to 197,700 tonnes of animal feed wheat, European traders said on Tuesday. The deadline for submission of price offers …
Thailand loses 550,000 tourism jobs in second quarter after new virus wave
Thailand lost 550,000 tourism jobs in the second quarter, a private industry group said on Tuesday, as the tourism-reliant economy struggles with a third wave of coronavirus infections. Thailand’s …
Malaysia Announces Massive COVID-19 Aid Package as Thailand Tightens Restrictions
Until Southeast Asian nations achieve widespread vaccination distribution, they will continue to struggle with periodic outbreaks and lockdowns.
Twitter Reveals 4 Key Conversation Themes in Thailand
Twitter research found four unique cultural themes on Twitter in Thailand and uncovered 10 conversational topics that shape them …
Global Compact Network Thailand joins forces with “CEOs” to elevate business plan setting targets to reduce greenhouse gas emissions
Global Compact Network Thailand joins hands with three CEOs of its leading members to share their visions for global sustainability during the UN Global Compact Virtual Leaders Summit 2021, hoping to …