BEC World laying off 30 per cent of its workforce to cut cost amid economic crisis

By The Nation

 

Patcharasri "Kalamare" Benjamas

 

Media company BEC World, the operator of TV Channel 3, on Friday announced it was laying off 30 per cent of employees, including celebrities Patcharasri "Kalamare" Benjamas and Kulnadda "Nina" Pachimsawat effective from the end of December because of Covid-19's impact on the economy.

 

 

In a statement, the company said the move was aimed at reducing its operating cost due to fall in revenue during the economic slowdown and other crises.

 

"However, workers who are being laid off would receive compensation and benefits in line with the law," the company said.

 

Later, Patcharasri said on her Instagram on Saturday that she had worked with TV Channel 3 for 23 years.

 

"I understand the current situation and respect the company's decision," she said, adding that there would be no Kalamare today if there were no Channel 3.

 

"Channel 3 is part of my family, so I am ready to assist the company anytime even though I am no longer an employee."

 

She added that she does not have a plan to work with other TV channels and believed that the company had made the best decision.

 

Source: https://www.nationthailand.com/news/30397106?utm_source=category&utm_medium=internal_referral

 

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13 minutes ago, rooster59 said:

Media company BEC World, the operator of TV Channel 3, on Friday announced it was laying off 30 per cent of employees,

effective from the end of December because of Covid-19's impact on the economy.

tourism down 75% exports down 10% and companies laying off 30% of its employees and its still gonna be -7.8% gdp ? Just how daft do they think the public is ?

Who cares? They are all filthy rich, self-absorbed and boring anyway.

17 minutes ago, unamazedloso said:

Who cares? They are all filthy rich, self-absorbed and boring anyway.

I hope this means a bit cut in production /airing of the less than valuable Thai soapies which rely on denigration of  women.

On 11/1/2020 at 5:59 AM, RichardColeman said:

tourism down 75% exports down 10% and companies laying off 30% of its employees and its still gonna be -7.8% gdp ? Just how daft do they think the public is ?

They think the general public are very gullible and will believe everything they say.

4 hours ago, hotchilli said:

They think the general public are very gullible and will believe everything they say.

And sadly, they are probably right in that belief