Economy and industry
Recent trends in the digital economy: global internet traffic has grown dramatically
The Nation presents infographics of UNCTAD’s Digital Economy Report 2019, which highlights value creation and capture: implications for developing countries.Keep reading ...
The Nation Reporter
ASEAN targets higher renewable energy utilisation
Energy Ministers of ASEAN gathered in Bangkok for meetings to better utilise the region’s energy as well as make ways to greater promote renewable and clean energy production.Keep watching ...
Bangkok ranked the most internationally visited city
Despite the global economic slowdown, Bangkok has retained its title of the most visited city on Mastercard’s Global Destination Cities Index for the fourth year in a row. Mastercard’s index ranks 200 cities based on a proprietary analysis of visitor volume and spending data that ...
The Nation Reporter
Talks with Cambodia for energy projects, developing disputed border area
Energy Minister Sontirat Sontijirawong says he will speak with his Cambodian counterpart regarding the dispute over the maritime border with the aim of joint development of the overlapping claim to benefit both countries on Thursday (September 5).Keep reading ...
The Nation Reporter
Committee calls for action against strong baht to improve economic performance
The office of the Joint Standing Committee on Commerce, Industry and Banking (JSCCIB) is concerned by the performance of the Thai economy in the second half of 2019. The office fears that the lack of stimulating factors and an ever-stronger baht may lead to lower ...
The Nation Reporter
Govt eyes Khmer power plans
Thailand will on Thursday discuss with Cambodia the issue involving the energy-rich overlapping marine territory claimed by both countries on the sidelines of the ongoing meeting of Asean energy ministers, Energy Minister Sontirat Sontijirawong says.Keep reading ...
Bangkok Post Reporter
ERC looks into free rural electricity
The Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) is considering offering free electricity to local communities and villages around power plants nationwide, in line with an assignment from Energy Minister Sontirat Sontijarawong.Keep reading ...
Yuthana Praiwan
The less-cash economy
Even though cash remains the preferred mode of payment in Thailand, its share is on a gradual decline in light of efforts by the government to promote electronic payments under its National e-Payment Master Plan, according to a report by the data and analytics company ...
Bangkok Post Reporter
Employee help fund 'still healthy'
A senior labour official has dismissed concerns that the government’s employee compensation fund is running out of money to provide financial aid following a spike in unemployment.Department of Labour Protection and Welfare chief, Wiwat Tanhong, said the fund does not have any liquidity problem and ...
Penchan Charoensuthipan
Expect more job loses as exports contract, tourism slows: NESDC
Unemployment is set to rise amid a contraction in exports and a tourism slowdown, warned the National Economic and Social Development Council (NESDC) on Monday.The state think tank said that despite the unemployment rate remaining low and incomes increasing, the labour market must be closely ...
Wichit Chaitrong
