Thailand cited as one of the ten most flood-affected countries in the world Floods are by far the greatest natural hazard facing Thailand in terms of economic and human impacts. Thailand is cited as one of the ten most flood-affected countries in the world. Drought and cyclone impacts also represent major hazards. All may intensify in future climate scenarios. #flooding #Environment https://www.thailand-business-news.com/environment/84675-thailand-cited-as-one-of-the-ten-most-flood-affected-countries-in-the-world.html?utm_source=SocialAutoPoster&utm_medium=Social&utm_campaign=WordPress ..read more

Thailand’s H1 Investment Applications rise 158% in combined value, BOI says Japanese firms ranked first with 87 projects worth 42.8 billion baht, followed by investments from the U.S. with 18 projects worth 24.1 billion baht, and China with 63 projects worth 18.6 billion baht. #BoardofInvestment #Business #Investment https://www.thailand-business-news.com/investment/84667-thailands-h1-investment-applications-rise-158-in-combined-value-boi-says.html?utm_source=SocialAutoPoster&utm_medium=Social&utm_campaign=WordPress ..read more

Thailand’s Monetary Policy remains stable as COVID-19 outbreak is weighing on Thai economy The Bank of Thailand held the interest rate steady at 0.5% during its scheduled meeting in August. Current risks are pointing to the downside, with the country’s slow inoculation campaign, low tourist arrivals, and raging COVID-19 outbreak weighing on the economy #bankofthailand #covid-19 #exports #GDP-thailand #Banking https://www.thailand-business-news.com/banking/84663-thailands-monetary-policy-remains-stable-as-covid-19-outbreak-is-weighing-on-thai-economy.html?utm_source=SocialAutoPoster&utm_med ..read more

How the COVID-19 situation may affect Thailand’s export sector Thailand’s export sector could face damage of 200-300 billion baht if the situation cannot be brought under control within six months. #exports #Trade https://www.thailand-business-news.com/trade/84658-how-the-covid-19-situation-may-affect-thailands-export-sector.html?utm_source=SocialAutoPoster&utm_medium=Social&utm_campaign=WordPress ..read more

Thai baht becoming the region’s worst-hit currency in COVID pandemic According to data from its tourism ministry as well as the World Bank, Thailand had only a little over 34,000 tourist arrivals as of May 2021, compared with over 39 million in 2019, before the pandemic. Fewer tourists also means lower demand for the Thai baht. #thaibaht #Currencies https://www.thailand-business-news.com/currencies/84642-thai-baht-becoming-the-regions-worst-hit-currency-in-covid-pandemic.html?utm_source=SocialAutoPoster&utm_medium=Social&utm_campaign=WordPress ..read more

One-stop SME information portal connecting ASEAN businesses and beyond The ASEAN Access is a flagship initiative of the ACCMSME, spearheaded by the OSMEP, Thailand and supported by the Federal Government of Germany and the German Agency for International Cooperation (GIZ). #Asean https://www.thailand-business-news.com/asean/84351-one-stop-sme-information-portal-connecting-asean-businesses-and-beyond.html?utm_source=SocialAutoPoster&utm_medium=Social&utm_campaign=WordPress ..read more

Novo Nordisk certified as one of the Best Places to Work in Thailand Novo Nordisk Thailand certified as one of the Best Places to Work. An exclusive interview with John Dawber, Vice President and general manager who provides insight into what makes the organization an employer of choice #Companies #Health #PressRelease https://www.thailand-business-news.com/companies/84313-novo-nordisk-certified-as-one-of-the-best-places-to-work-in-thailand.html?utm_source=SocialAutoPoster&utm_medium=Social&utm_campaign=WordPress ..read more

Thailand must fully open within 120 days says Prime minister In a National Address delivered today, the Prime Minister of Thailand has set a goal for the country to be able to fully open within 120 days from today. #National https://www.thailand-business-news.com/national/84320-thailand-must-fully-open-within-120-days-says-prime-minister.html?utm_source=SocialAutoPoster&utm_medium=Social&utm_campaign=WordPress ..read more

Bangkok allows five types of venues to reopen The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) has announced the latest Order of the Temporary Closure of Premises (No. 32), allowing the following five types of venues in Bangkok to reopen from 14 June, 2021. #Business #Law https://www.thailand-business-news.com/business/84302-bangkok-allows-five-types-of-venues-to-reopen.html?utm_source=SocialAutoPoster&utm_medium=Social&utm_campaign=WordPress ..read more

Thai Government Orders 20 Million Doses of Pfizer COVID-19 Vaccine The ministry will have a month to negotiate with Pfizer, while the company must send documents to register the vaccine with the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). #covid-19 #COVID-19vaccines #Health https://www.thailand-business-news.com/health/84294-thai-government-orders-20-million-doses-of-pfizer-covid-19-vaccine.html?utm_source=SocialAutoPoster&utm_medium=Social&utm_campaign=WordPress ..read more