Economy and industry
International transit, transfer flights can land in Suvarnabhumi: CCSA
From March 1, international transit and transfer flights will be allowed to land in Thailand, the Centre for Covid-19 Situation Administration (CCSA) said.“It is part of measures to help airlines and is based on a decision made by the CCSA on February 22,” Transport Minister ...
The Nation Reporter
Thailand's tourism sector wants country reopened on July 1
Leading tourism companies in Thailand launched a campaign on Tuesday to reopen the country’s borders from July 1, 2021.The #OpenThailandSafely campaign was launched by more than 15 major companies including Minor Group, Asian Trails, YAANA Ventures, Capella Hotels and Resorts EXO and many others. Minor ...
The Nation Reporter
High value-added economy in focus
The next national economic and social development plan should aim to provide Thailand a high value-added economy, according to the state planning unit.Danucha Pichayanan, secretary-general of the National Economic and Social Development Council (NESDC), said the NESDC board on Feb 15 approved a development framework ...
Bangkok Post Reporter
Thailand poised to adopt vaccine passports to kick-start tourism
The tourism minister has asked the Public Health Ministry for approval to launch a vaccine passport system in a bid to kick-start the tourism industry this year.Tourism and Sports Minister Pipat Ratchakitprakarn said on Monday that the government was waiting for a World Health Organisation ...
The Nation Reporter
Marine Department’s new regulation eases container shortage [Video]
The Marine Department has implemented more relaxed regulations for cargo vessels calling at seaports, to help mitigate the shortage of shipping containers, ensuring capacity for an expected post-COVID-19 trade growth.Keep watching ...
Energy Ministry Seeks New Power Plants for EEC Need
The Ministry of Energy is seeking acceleration of new power projects to cope with the expected sharp spike in electricity demand with the promotion of the Eastern Economic Corridor (EEC).National Energy Reform Committee Chairman Pornchai Rujiprapa said the latest electricity usage statistics showed that the ...
NNT Reporter
Mekong needs tough govt stance
On Feb 8, Charge d’Affaires of Chinese Embassy Yang Xin paid a courtesy call to Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha, in which they exchanged Chinese New Year’s wishes, looking ahead for warmer relations and closer cooperation.One topic was missing from their friendly talks: the fluctuating water ...
Bangkok Post Reporter
50% more people hunting for jobs this year: Dept of Employment
The number of people using the Department of Employment’s services to hunt for jobs this year has risen by 50 per cent, director-general Suchart Pornchaiwisetkul said on Friday.He said 67,017 people had either shown up at the department’s offices or visited the Smart Job Centre ...
The Nation Reporter
Workforce needs to upgrade digital skills
The Thai workforce needs to speed up development of its digital skills, as digital technology is likely to replace human workers faster than previously forecast due to the pandemic, warns the chief of the state planning unit.Danucha Pichayanan, secretary-general of the National Economic and Social ...
Bangkok Post Reporter
Cross-border trade to grow up to 6%
Thailand’s cross-border trade is expected to recover to growth of 3-6% this year, helped by Covid-19 vaccine distribution and the global economic recovery.According to Keerati Rushchano, director-general of the Foreign Trade Department, cross-border trade, which includes transit trade, is likely to generate 1.36 to 1.40 ...
Phusadee Arunmas
