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Panel outlines support measures
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 09/01/2020
» Business operators are calling for the government to beef up measures to support companies and Thais to assist with soaring operating and living costs amid high economic uncertainty this year, mainly driven by rising oil prices as a result of US-Iran military tensions.
JSCCIB holds out hope for 2020 growth
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 05/12/2019
» Business operators are optimistic about the economic outlook for recovery in 2020, driven by the government's budget disbursement and stimulus measures to beef up investment and consumption.
Labouring the point
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 22/10/2019
» New high school and university graduates may have a tough time in the labour market next year because of hiring delays for new workers during the economic slowdown, says the Employers' Confederation of Thai Trade and Industry (Econ Thai).
Private sector wants panel set up to handle surging currency
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 07/11/2019
» Business operators are preparing to hold talks with the Finance Ministry and the Bank of Thailand about the strong baht, as the surging currency is estimated to have cost exporters 200-300 billion baht.
Panel slashes GDP forecast yet again
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 03/10/2019
» The Joint Standing Committee on Commerce, Industry and Banking (JSCCIB) has downgraded Thailand's GDP growth outlook for 2019 a third time to 2.7-3% and cut the export projection to a 0-2% contraction amid the US-China trade war, Brexit woes and baht appreciation.
Firms tell parties to coalesce quickly
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 04/04/2019
» The private sector is calling for political parties to negotiate and compromise to form a new coalition government soon after witnessing post-election instability pressure economic sentiment.
Manpower sees 1.2% unemployment
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 21/02/2019
» US recruitment agency Manpower Group Thailand forecasts an unemployment rate in 2019 of 1.1-1.2%, equal to 418,000-450,000 people, up from 400,000 in 2018.
Baht volatility could mean outlook revisions
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 07/03/2019
» Business operators are likely to revise GDP and export projections next month amid concern over the baht's volatility and pressure on shipments.
Firms confident about 2019 GDP
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 10/01/2019
» Business operators have an optimistic outlook on the country's GDP in 2019, thanks to the upcoming general election, implementation of the Eastern Economic Corridor (EEC) and the coronation ceremony for His Majesty the King.
TCMC anticipates carpet revenue surpassing B10bn level
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 16/01/2019
» SET-listed carpet manufacturer TCM Corporation Plc (TCMC) expects 2019 revenue to exceed 10 billion baht as 2018 failed to reach the expected 10 billion.