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The Medical Council of Thailand has set up a working group to study the impact of a government move to stop giving official positions to all medical graduates working at state hospitals. “We are worried about the effect of this policy and we believe its ...

Despite Thailand’s vow to rely on domestic funding as it expands its network of high-speed railways, it could soon accept the offer of a low-interest loan from the Export-Import Bank of China (CEXIM), raising concerns about whether the country is on the verge of falling ...

The National Legislative Assembly has approved harsher punishments for employer, ranging from a maximum 400,000 baht fine to the death penalty, for use of forced labour, abuse or torture leading to a worker’s death.Keep reading ...

Land developers will be required to conduct Traffic Impact Assessments (TIAs) to try and relieve traffic congestion caused by their projects when TIA criteria, expected to be finalised this July, come into effect. Keep reading ...

As the nation’s telecom operators race to develop 5G infrastructure in a timely manner, the government is finding ways to subsidise development by delaying payments for past auctions and changing the sales process for the next round. Keep reading ...

Thai people believe politics and corruption are the most severe problems facing the country, followed by the lack of democracy and a weak economy, according to the result of an opinion survey by Suan Dusit Rajabhat University, or Suan Dusit Poll.Keep reading ...

Only 20% of Thai organisations have carried out comprehensive plans to develop their workforce for the era of artificial intelligence (AI), according to a study by Microsoft and IDC. The companies said their survey of 101 business organisations in Thailand revealed key gaps in available ...

CAT Telecom Public Company Limited (CAT) is putting Internet of Things (IoT) technology to work in the service of Thai agriculture under its CAT Digital Come Together initiative. CAT seeks to encourage Thailand’s farmers to make digital technology an integral part of their farming operations. ...

Credit inquiries at the National Credit Bureau (NCB) are expected to hit another record high this year amid mounting anxiety over swelling household debt. The number of credit inquiries for existing borrowers is estimated to reach 60 million this year after 12.6 million were made ...

Access to capital is the most critical barrier for developing smart cities in Asean nations, including Thailand, as countries struggle to find alternative sources of investment for infrastructure projects with high upfront costs. Keep reading ...