The Federation of Thai Industries (FTI) is worried the illegal entry of migrant workers from neighbouring countries may trigger a new Covid-19 outbreak while local businesses are struggling to cope with a labour shortage. Source: Business

The number of residential construction permits in Eastern Economic Corridor (EEC) provinces grew in the first half of 2021, along with a rise in new business registrations, both driven solely by Chon Buri. Source: Business

Thailand has already submitted the ratification for the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) trade pact and reaffirmed that the world’s biggest free trade deal will come into force on Jan 1 next year as scheduled. Source: Business

Export-Import Bank of Thailand (Exim Bank) will continue to provide loans to the local airlines next year, said the bank’s president Rak Vorrakitpokatorn. Source: Business

The country’s first auction for the right to use satellite orbital slots, which was scrapped in August, appears to be going nowhere in the near future as long as SET-listed Thaicom is still the sole prospective contender in the eyes of the authorities. Source: Business

State agencies and state-run banks have been harnessing technology to enhance their performance, ranging from analysing suspicious tax evasion cases to facilitating bank customers conducting a live chat to request a loan. Source: Business

Thailand opens its doors to tourists from 63 countries today with mixed feelings, with high hopes for brighter economic prospects on the one hand to trepidation in case the Covid-19 situation were to deteriorate on the other. Source: Business

Phuket tourism operators expect the country’s reopening to help build momentum for 1 million international arrivals in the first quarter of next year. Source: Business

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Barcelona striker Sergio Aguero was taken to hospital for a ‘cardiac exam’ after suffering chest pain and dizziness during his side’s 1-1 draw with Alaves on Saturday. Source: Sports