Australia-ASEAN Partnership for New Infrastructure Initiative
Australia has announced a new infrastructure initiative with Southeast Asian countries and ASEAN, including Thailand.Partnerships for Infrastructure will engage with Thailand on infrastructure procurement, project planning and prioritisation, and policy and regulation.In the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, quality infrastructure investment is a direct way to drive inclusive economic recovery and build a more stable, […]
Message from the Prime Minister #Visak2021
I’m delighted to send my warmest wishes to all members of the Australian Buddhist community on Vesak as you mark the birth, enlightenment and passing of the Buddha. This is a time for Buddhist around the world to unite in the Buddha’s message of peace, love and compassion. At a time of great uncertainty […]
Headlines summary as of 31 May 2021
News Newly confirmed case(s) Total Cases Patients under severe conditions and those using ventilators Discharged from hospital From 1 April, totally confirmed cases (third wave) 1st dose vaccine recipients (from 28 Feb) 5,485 (1,953 from prisons) 159,792 1,233/ 390 108,435 130,929 2,498,929 (+45,122) (= 3.775% of the population) Local transmission From abroad Being hospitalised/ in field-hospital/ […]
Headlines summary as of 28 May 2021
News Newly confirmed case(s) Total Cases Patients under severe conditions and those using ventilators Discharged from hospital From 1 April, totally confirmed cases (third wave) 1st dose vaccine recipients (from 28 Feb) 3,759 (1,294 from prisons) 144,976 1,226/ 405 97,872 116,113 2,319,304 (+104,583) (= 3.346 % of the population) Local transmission From abroad Being hospitalised/ in […]
The Toughest Leadership Challenges Facing CEOs Right Now
Ever wondered what’s keeping CEOs awake at night as they lead their businesses to recovery? Covid-19 is testing CEOs like never before. With most forecasts and strategic plans being tossed in the bin, businesses have had to quickly shift from reaction mode, to survival mode and lastly, into the recovery mode. There are still more […]
Headlines summary as of 27 May 2021
News Newly confirmed case(s) Total Cases Patients under severe conditions and those using ventilators Discharged from hospital From 1 April, totally confirmed cases (third wave) 1st dose vaccine recipients (from 28 Feb) 3,323 (1,219 from prisons) 142,217 1,201/ 399 93,828 (at 66.41%) 112,354 2,214,721(+57,112) (= 3.346 % of the population) Local transmission From abroad Being hospitalised/ […]
Chamber Business News: May 2021
20 MAY – AustCham ‘s Women In Leadership: WALK THE TALK – Virtual Edition Previous Next On Thursday 20 May 2021, AustCham Thailand’s Women in Leadership committee held a virtual edition of WALK THE TALK. Full of enthusiasm, it was literally a great time to be able to CONNECT and INSPIRE with these mentors and […]
Australian support to Thailand’s vaccine roll-out
Australia is pleased to provide $2.8 million to support Thailand’s rollout of COVID-19 vaccines, as part of Australia’s regional Vaccine Access and Health Security Initiative. This funding will go towards the provision of technical assistance from the Australian Therapeutic Goods Administration and the National Centre for Immunisation Research and Surveillance. It will also support the World Health […]
Headlines summary as of 21 May 2021
News Newly confirmed case(s) Total Cases Patients under severe conditions and those using ventilators Discharged from hospital From 1 April, totally confirmed cases (third wave) 1st dose vaccine recipients (from 28 Feb) 3,481 (951 from prisons) 123,066 1,248 / 408 79,504 94,203 1,726,431 (+78,560) (= 2.608 % of the population) Local transmission From abroad Being hospitalised/ […]
Thailand Announces Social Security Assistance for Third Wave of COVID-19
Due to the resurgence of COVID-19 in Thailand since March 2021, the Cabinet has approved new reductions in employers’ and employees’ mandatory contributions to the Social Security Fund (SSF). Contribution rates will be calculated as a percentage of each employee’s monthly wages, based on a minimum and maximum monthly wage that will be confirmed in the […]
