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State leverages passion for Thai food
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 15/03/2024
» The Commerce Ministry is collaborating with the Tourism Authority of Thailand to launch the "Travel, Taste, Eat Thai SELECT" campaign as part of the government's soft power policy.
PM wants rate cuts sped up
News, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 21/02/2024
» Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin has urged the Bank of Thailand's (BoT) Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) to call a special session to consider cutting interest rates without having to wait until April.
Thai Chamber of Commerce calls for rate cut at next meeting
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 09/02/2024
» The Thai Chamber of Commerce (TCC) hopes the Bank of Thailand will reduce interest rates at its next meeting, noting that the economy is recovering but remains fragile.
PM piles pressure on BoT
News, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 07/02/2024
» The Bank of Thailand's (BoT) monetary policy committee (MPC) has come under pressure today following Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin's public call for a 25 basis point rate cut.
Bank of Thailand urged to cut rates as smaller firms continue to suffer
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 30/01/2024
» Thailand's economic situation is worse than expected and the Bank of Thailand (BoT) is being urged to cut interest rates on commercial bank loans to reduce the burden of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs).
Inflation dips again for second month
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 08/12/2023
» Headline inflation declined for a second consecutive month in November, reaching its lowest level in 33 months, largely attributed to lower energy prices, particularly for diesel and gasohol 91 following the government's provision of support measures.
Blue Flag role seen in digital wallet rollout
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 12/10/2023
» The Commerce Ministry aims to utilise the network of low-priced Thong Fah (Blue Flag) outlets, cooperatives, and cooperative groups as distribution channels for the government-sponsored 10,000-baht digital wallet distribution scheme in the hope of stimulating the economy.
Call for greater government assistance
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 27/09/2023
» The government has been urged to expedite the development of water sources and to urgently improve the varieties of rice and other key agricultural crops, while it has also been advised that the planned debt suspension scheme should operate with conditions.
Consumer confidence increases in August
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 15/09/2023
» Consumer confidence in August improved after the swift formation of the new government, but people remain concerned about the high cost of living and the sluggish global economy.
Inflation declines to 21-month low
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 07/06/2023
» The country's rate of inflation last month plunged to a 21-month low attributed to decreasing fuel prices and electricity bills as well as a high price base in May last year, with the rate expected to continue easing in June.