In an eye-opening report delivered by a reputable agency, there’s rising concern about recent university graduates possibly joining the workforce on a diminished salary scale, or even witnessing jobs being awarded to their lesser-qualified peers. The report drew attention to a worrisome discrepancy plaguing the Thai labour market. Despite demonstrating a noticeable employment uptick post the havoc unleashed by the pandemic, the current job scenario does not mirror the qualification requirements of its job seekers. To substantiate the presented argument, the report brought forward relevant data from the Board of Investment (BOI). This evidence showed a constriction in the demand curve for individuals with a university degree in 2022, a stark contrast to the scene unfolding in 2018. The BOI stats presented an interesting comparison. In 2018, the business sector absorbed 95,566 employees. This number climbed to a whopping 168,992 in 2022. A deeper examination reveals an intriguing paradox. Despite…
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According to Kirati Ratchano, the esteemed permanent secretary for the Commerce Ministry, as of July, the overall value of border trade was reported to be a staggering 131.23 million baht. This figure, however, paints a complex and dynamic picture of the situation of trade in the country. A deeper dive into the data reveals something a little more intricate. As it turns out, of the total border trade for July, exports made up 75.43 million baht. This however, marks a decrease of 12.96% when compared with the same period in the previous year. Meanwhile, taking a look at the import side of things, imports recorded a value of 55.80 million baht, which also slipped by 18.74%. Such a decrease in numbers reflects the current challenges that face Thailand’s trade scenario. That said, Kirati also pointed out that despite this drop, Thailand’s trade balance is still in the positive, with a…
In response to concerns surrounding the recent release of wastewater from Japan’s ailing Fukushima nuclear plant into the Pacific Ocean, the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is meticulously examining its position and potential course of action. This occurrence, executed on August 24, was reported by Lertchai Lertvut, the esteemed Deputy Secretary-General of the FDA. The capable FDA executive has assured that meticulous dialogues have been initiated among the FDA, the Department of Fisheries, the Office of Atoms for Peace, and the Thailand Institute of Nuclear Technology. These exchanges are centered on the potential threat of seafood pollution due to the wastewater. Lertchai delineated that authorities from the FDA and the Fisheries Department would closely scrutinize each batch of food, seeking out signs of radioactive content that surpasses the set safety benchmarks of Thailand. Lertchai affirms, “Any imports that fail to meet these rigorous safety checks will be promptly returned…
The authoritative Thai Meteorological Department rings alarm bells of impending thunderstorms, forecasted to reverberate across a 32-province panorama inclusive of the sprawling metropolis, Bangkok. An estimated 30% of these precincts are bracing for impact, with this tempestuous bout of weather signed, sealed, and delivered courtesy of southern seas in tumult. The warning arrives amidst the backdrop of tumultuous waves that don’t bode well for seafarers venturing into these treacherous waters today. A weather bulletin for the next-day injunction infers the looming shadow of a southwesterly monsoon pulling the puppet strings over the Andaman Sea, Thailand, and the Gulf of Thailand, albeit at a diminished magnitude. Concurrently, a low-pressure pocket shrouds the northern reaches of Vietnam. Consequently, these motley elements of weather have thrown a spanner in the works, resulting in a dip in precipitation across the Thai landscape. Nevertheless, a smattering of areas continue to joust with sporadic thunderstorms, with…
Undoubtedly, Thailand’s political landscape is under a significant transformation process, with the coalition government led by the Pheu Thai Party and Srettha Thavisin as the country’s Prime Minister. Encapsulated in the realm of yellow PAD and orange Move Forward supporters, we see this “special government” facing a unique blend of acceptance and skepticism. Yet, the question remains—will this pave the way to a unified political milieu, or will there only be a newer color-coded schism? An intriguing public opinion survey conducted by the National Institute of Development Administration, otherwise known as the Nida Poll, sheds some light on it. The survey asked if the freshly formed coalition government brings hope for the healing of the long-standing political divide. The response was intriguing, with 57.25% believing this unlikely – 36.72% having no hope at all, and 20.53% affirming moderate faith. Conversely, 40.46% expressed optimism – with 20.61% confident and 19.85% carrying…
In the territorial waters of Thailand, a Vietnamese fishing vessel was intercepted and its team of five crew members apprehended on account of their unlawful fishing activities. This incident took place on a recent Saturday. The Navy coastal watch ship, Tor 114, was drafted to an area about 51 nautical miles away from the entrance of the Songkhla navigation channel. This was prompted by reports about the presence of several Vietnamese boats suspected of invading Thai territorial waters to carry out their fishing activities. This information was provided by Vice Admiral Jaraskiat Chaiyaphan, who is at the helm of the 2nd Naval Area and also presides as the director of the Region 2 Thailand Maritime Enforcement Command Centre. Upon reaching the epicenter of the suspected fishing activities, the navy patrol discovered a grup of 15 Vietnamese fishing vessels in operation. This was in a location to the south of Ko…
The tranquility of the Ukedo fishing port in Namie town, Fukushima Prefecture, Japan was slightly stirred on the 25th of August, when the nearby Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant started discharging treated radioactive wastewater into the vast Pacific Ocean, stirring a wave of anxiety across global markets. This image, captured by Reuters, reflects the maelish seen as the first drops of wastewater touched the surface of the Pacific. The Thailand Consumer Council (TCC), being one of the concerned international bodies, took swift action and appealed to the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and the Department of Fisheries for stringent actions. All seafood imports from Japan now stand in the dock on account of potential radioactive contamination. Announced on the 24th of August, Japan began wastewater expulsion from the infamous Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant, alarming the global community. Panuchote Thongyang, chairperson of TCC’s sub-committee on food, drugs, and health products,…
Recently, Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin made a pledge to boost the tourism industry on the picturesque island of Phuket. He is determined to expand airport facilities in anticipation of a projected rise in global visitor traffic during the much-awaited high season in November. Friday found Mr. Srettha and the Pheu Thai Party’s tourism policy committee, led by Dr. Prommin Lertsuridej, in Phuket engaging with locals, and gathering views from private sector representatives on prospective avenues for bolstering the tourism sector on the island. On their itinerary, a scheduled visit to Phangnga was set for the following day. A flying visit to Phuket airport brought Mr. Srettha and his team across with the airport’s officials for an update on the ongoing expansion of the airport. This expansion is aimed to embolden its capacity to accommodate an escalating number of tourists. Later in the day, Mr. Srettha discussed Phuket’s development strategies with…
Pol Gen Sompong Chingduang, a primary advisor to the Royal Thai Police, is cautioning the public about a fraudulent mobile application promoted by virtual fraudsters. Bearing a striking resemblance to the Pheu Thai Party’s projected 10,000-baht digital wallet scheme, this unauthorized app is engaging in an online scam, fooling people heeding its fake advertisements. The scam circulates around an ersatz ‘Digital Wallet’ application which deceives its users into thinking they can avail themselves of a generous 10,000 baht digital reward upon its installation. Followers of this illusory promise soon find themselves victimized through a link that directs them to a disguised malware operating under the disguise of a Line mobile app. Subsequent to this manipulative maneuver, the fraudsters gain access to potential financial data available on the victims’ mobile phone,” Pol Gen Sompong revealed earnestly. “In a shocking turn of events, the Public Relations Department corroborated the fraudulent nature of…
Exciting news hitting the travel industry is Air Japan’s proclamation of its decision to cater to the Thai travel audience, launching a new direct route between Bangkok and Tokyo in the forthcoming calendar year. The recently introduced Air Japan, a financially-friendly subsidiary under the umbrella of ANA Holdings, is gearing up to launch a maiden voyage from the illustrious Narita International Airport in Tokyo to Thailand’s bustling Suvarnabhumi International Airport in Bangkok. The noteworthy flight is set to lift off the runway on 10th February 2024, illuminating the sky. Air Japan appears poised to take to the skies with a state-of-the-art Boeing 784-9 at its disposal, a machine equipped to seat up to 324 passengers in a single journey. Interestingly, the flights have been fashioned with an economy-only setting to accommodate and cater to a diverse audience. The airline’s President, Minekuji Hideki, unveiled plans to set in motion six flights…