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FPO makes use of satellite data
The Fiscal Policy Office (FPO) is using satellites and carbon dioxide density measures to study economic conditions on a more continuous basis, according to senior officials at the Finance Ministry’s think tank.The data will allow the FPO to analyse data for areas to improve efficiency ...
Wichit Chantanusornsiri
Thailand Says Slowing Economy Dims Outlook for Minimum-Wage Hike
The Thai government’s pledge to boost the country’s minimum wage is foundering because of an economic slowdown.U.S.-China trade tension and its impact on Thailand is one of the risks to monitor, according to Labor Minister Chatumongol Sonakul. An official report due Aug. 19 may show ...
Decision on Minimum Wage increases due in March
The final decision on Minimum Wage increases will be made in March, with new rates to vary in accordance with economic conditions in each province.The Ministry of Labor’s Permanent-Secretary Jarin Chakkaphark revealed the Wage Committee has discussed the increase in the Minimum Wage proposed by ...
Tarin Angskul