Evolve or expire: Drive your development to stay relevant
If we do not do anything about it, the skills and capabilities that got us this far will simply expire. Our business will only evolve if we, the people in the business, evolve. They not only successfully developed themselves, they also inspired their people to evolve; this in turn helped their businesses to evolve. We cannot predict what changes will happen in the future, but we can be proactive in our development. The choice is yours: you can choose to evolve into a new you or stay put and risk becoming expired.
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June 28, 2020 23:15 UTC
Narumon pick spurs dismay
Government spokeswoman and Palang Pracharath treasure Narumon Pinyosinwat draws attention after the party secretary-general said she would lead the party's economic team. Following the changes, newly-appointed secretary-general Anucha Nakasai said the party's economic team would be led by Ms Narumon, who was appointed the party's treasurer at the general meeting on Saturday. Yuttaporn Issarachai, a political scientist from Sukhothai Thammathirat Open University, is sceptical that Ms Narumon, despite her experience as a vice minister, has the expertise required. "But I don't think they will wait and Ms Narumon is likely to act as a coordinator and recommend outsiders for the job, rather taking charge," he said. Ms Narumon yesterday denied she had been appointed to head the government's economic team, insisting her job was merely to head the party's team.
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June 28, 2020 23:15 UTC
Safety fears ahead of new term
Safety fears ahead of new termEducation: Most parents are worried about their children's health safety when they go back to school on Wednesday after a long break during the coronavirus outbreak, an online poll by Suan Dusit Poll has found. Another sea turtle nest on Koh SamuiAuthorities have found another sea turtle nest on Koh Samui, bringing the total number of nests discovered on the island this year to 18. CCTV footage from a hotel on Thong Nan beach showed a hawksbill sea turtle laying her eggs on Friday evening. Authorities have seen more sea turtle nests than in previous years, which they say is due to the absence of tourists on the island's beaches. Surat Thani governor, Wichawut Jinto, said five turtle nests have been found on Thong Nan beach alone.
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June 28, 2020 23:15 UTC
Madrid edge past Espanyol to go two clear of Barcelona
Madrid edge past Espanyol to go two clear of BarcelonaMoment of magic: Karim Benzema seen here with Real Madrid coach Zinedine Zidane. MADRID: Karim Benzema delivered another moment of magic on Sunday as Real Madrid took a two-point lead over Barcelona at the top of La Liga by beating bottom club Espanyol. Madrid, though, were scruffy and ponderous at the RCDE Stadium, this perhaps their least impressive win over the last three weeks. Espanyol were hanging on for half-time and they were caught out by Benzema. Earlier, Villarreal continued their surge towards Champions League qualification with a victory over Valencia, inspired by Cazorla.
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June 28, 2020 22:52 UTC
Canadian detainee's wife 'disappointed' Trudeau rules out swap with China
Canadian detainee's wife 'disappointed' Trudeau rules out swap with ChinaCanadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has rejected pressure to intervene in the case of a Huawei executive being held on a US warrant. Trudeau firmly rejected appeals that he intervene in the extradition proceedings against Meng Wanzhou, Huawei's chief financial officer, in order to win the release of Canadians Michael Kovrig and Michael Spavor. Trudeau said such a decision would put other Canadians around the world at risk by showing that Ottawa can be influenced by "random arrests." "It isn't a question of, 'We need to do everything we can to release Michael,’ or, 'We protect Canadians in the future.' It called on Canada to stop making "irresponsible remarks" about the detained Canadians, and using "megaphone diplomacy" to pressure China.
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June 28, 2020 21:22 UTC
EEC Office targets B100bn in annual application value
EEC Office targets B100bn in annual application valueDespite bearish investment sentiment caused by the coronavirus outbreak, the Eastern Economic Corridor (EEC) Office still aims to increase investment applications for the corridor by 100 billion baht every year, for a combined 300 billion baht between 2019 and 2021. "Foreign investors are still confident that the EEC can help drive the Thai economy," she said. Thailand is committed to increasing promotional privileges for five new S-curve industries to make them more enticing for foreign investment. Applications for the five new S-curve industries contributed 834 million baht. Those for the old S-curve industries (electrical appliances and electronics; automotive and parts; petrochemical and chemicals; tourism; and agriculture and food processing) made up 26.2 billion baht.
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June 28, 2020 21:11 UTC
B.Grimm aiming for second LNG licence for power plant
B.Grimm aiming for second LNG licence for power plantSET-listed B.Grimm Power (BGRIM) will ask the government to grant it a second licence to import liquefied natural gas (LNG) as it is developing a new gas-fired power plant. "If we have new gas-fired power plants, we have a right to ask for a new shipping licence to ship in additional gas volume," said Preeyanart Soontornwata, B.Grimm Power's president. B.Grimm Power is also designing an action plan for its new, wholly owned LNG unit established in May for LNG shipping business. State-run Electricity Generating Authority of Thailand was the first to receive a shipping licence last year. The three other licence holders are Ratch Group, Gulf Energy Development and B.Grimm Power.
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June 28, 2020 21:11 UTC
Japan welcomes Thai workers
Japan welcomes Thai workersDriven by a shortage of skilled workers, Japan is offering job opportunities in 14 work categories to foreign workers including Thai workers who have undergone occupational training in Japan previously, the Labour Ministry says. Priority will be given to Thai workers who have completed an occupational training programme of between three and five years in Japan under a previous Thai-Japanese cooperation agreement, he said. Japan wants Thailand to supply it with skilled workers in these categories as soon as the Covid-19 pandemic situation subsides, Department of Employment director-general Suchart Pornchaiwisetkul said. The demand for foreign skilled workers in Japan is driven mainly by Japan's need to boost economic growth, he said. While Japan is facing a shortage of skilled workers, foreign workers undergoing job training in Japan are normally required to leave the country at the end of their training, despite the fact many Japanese employers want trained foreign workers who can stay on and work for them, Mr Saichon said.
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June 28, 2020 21:11 UTC
IATA urges rethink over quarantine for tourists
IATA urges rethink over quarantine for touristsPassengers queue at the baggage drop-off as Paris' Orly Airport reopens on Friday following the coronavirus disease outbreak. (Reuters photo)Governments should avoid quarantine measures when re-opening their economies, according to the International Air Transport Association (IATA). Imposing quarantine on arriving travellers keeps countries in isolation and the travel and tourism sector in lockdown, said the association, which represents 290 airlines comprising 82% of global air traffic. Quarantine measures may play a role in keeping people safe, but they will also keep many unemployed." New mobile technology has the potential to automate part of the contact-tracing process, provided privacy concerns can be addressed, said the association.
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June 28, 2020 21:11 UTC
Stranded expatriates share news
Stranded expatriates share newsA private group on Facebook called "Farangs Stranded Abroad Due to Lockdown in Thailand" is one community where foreigners share information and help one another in an attempt to return to Thailand amid the Covid-19 pandemic period. "The group was started to share travel information with foreigners who call Thailand home: husbands, fathers, mothers, teachers and professionals from all over the world. They are separated from their loved ones, families and livelihood," said Alex Wilson, 30-year-old teacher and an admin of the group. "I have lived in Thailand for almost seven years and my wife is from Phang Nga. I got my dream job in one of the best international schools in Thailand and signed my contract back in December.
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June 28, 2020 21:11 UTC
TAT reworks healthcare tourism goal
A wide range of services are offered at Bumrungrad hospital, which has been recognised as a leading medical tourism destination. Thailand is setting a new goal to become a global medical and wellness destination by 2024, aiming to lure international travellers and 1 million overseas Thais, according to the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT). As the pandemic raises awareness about healthcare and accelerates demand for preventive and regenerative medicine, the TAT sees an opportunity, particularly with the country's solid reputation for medical services, said TAT governor Yuthasak Supasorn. "Hotels can be another communication and distribution channel to publicise health services in Thailand," Ms Srisuda said. This is a key segment for boosting tourism in Koh Samui, alongside entertainment, natural resources and community tourism, Mr Vorasit said.
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June 28, 2020 21:11 UTC
Red tape postpones NT launch until January
TOT has been assigned to convert its existing service spots into 5G service centres to cater to future 5G adoption. CAT and TOT are also in talks with private firms that would serve as strategic partners in 5G service, Mr Buddhipongse said. Neither enterprise secured bandwidth in the 2600MHz range, regarded as crucial in the early stage of 5G service, at the auction. To address this weak point, TOT and CAT need more partners to ensure sufficient service capacity, Mr Buddhipongse said. Referring to the new NT's structure, Mr Buddhipongse said the company will have co-presidents for a certain period of time.
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June 28, 2020 21:11 UTC
'Influencer' takes more flak
In response to these questions, Sean on Saturday posted details of the Chiang Mai wildfire project including the spending of donations received between March 30 and May 1. Mr Srisuwan, secretary-general of the Association for the Protection of the Constitution, said he has petitioned the Department Of Provincial Administration to investigate whether the project was conducted lawfully. However, he said his department has plans to amend the 1944 Collection Act as it is now out of date. As for the donations spent on producing the video clips, Mr Ekniti said, the department will have to find out whether they can be waived from tax payment, he said. None has filed such a complaint against Sean so far, despite the fuss on social media.
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June 28, 2020 21:11 UTC
Council raises issue of NPL surge at SFIs
Visitors peruse housing loans at the GH Bank booth at Money Expo 2019. SFIs include Government Savings Bank, GH Bank, Export-Import Bank of Thailand, Small and Medium Enterprise Development Bank of Thailand and Islamic Bank of Thailand. GH Bank's debtors with total loans worth 200 billion baht have participated in the debt holiday scheme. The bank will survey their debt-servicing ability 60 days ahead of the debt relief scheme's expiry in September, Mr Chatchai said. The bank's CAR falling somewhat is not an issue, though its internal threshold has a minimum requirement of 10.5%.
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June 28, 2020 21:11 UTC
A choice, not a death warrant
What compounds the already dire situation for many women is that they feel their only choice is to have an illegal abortion. The law allows abortions to be conducted if mothers suffer physical or mental health issues or have been raped. Somwong Uraiwattana, deputy director of the Aids and Unwanted Pregnancies Access Foundation, said the laws were often written by people with little knowledge of the problems on the ground. They needed advice on how to cope with unplanned and unwanted pregnancies. It's like a death warrant," he said.
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June 28, 2020 21:11 UTC