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MFP to go easy on wage hike
News, Post Reporters, Published on 24/05/2023
» Move Forward Party (MFP) leader Pita Limjaroenrat said a coalition government under his leadership would not raise the minimum daily wage to 450 baht immediately but would ensure a reasonable increase without causing damage to industry or the economy.
B300 tourism fee remains in limbo
Business, Narumon Kasemsuk, Published on 24/05/2023
» The new government is expected to decide the fate of the 300-baht tourism fee, which remains uncertain because of roadblocks from unclear implementation.
Exploring efforts to ease dollar volatility
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 24/05/2023
» Regulations have limited growth of yuan-baht trade payment even as the central banks of Thailand and China have encouraged local currency settlement for quite some time.
Food shipments set to gain by 10% as standards rise
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 24/05/2023
» The Commerce Ministry wants to grow food exports by 10% this year, driven by increasing demand and higher Thai standards for quality, safety and sustainable production processes.
UN reveals region's climate change bill
Business, Sirinnaree Ongsakul, Published on 23/05/2023
» Most countries in Asia-Pacific require sizeable financing to support climate change adaptation and mitigation, says the United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (Escap), urging domestic collaborations between private financial institutions and project developers to support such needs.
Political uncertainty taking toll on bourse
Business, Published on 23/05/2023
» After losing 3% last week, the Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET) index is likely to remain on a downward trend amid lingering concerns and fiscal uncertainties after the general election, analysts say.
Warning over household debt surge
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 23/05/2023
» The National Economic and Social Development Council (NESDC) warns that Thailand's ballooning household debt will become a serious problem if employment and the economy decelerate, says secretary-general Danucha Pichayanan.
Leading the economy
Business, Published on 22/05/2023
» The business sector is calling for the new government to appoint appropriate leaders to take the helm at economic ministries, in particular the Finance Ministry, as they want to see the country progress without interruption amid several internal and external challenges.
Exports of rice surge to 2.8m tonnes
News, Published on 21/05/2023
» Rice exports topped 2.79 million tonnes from January to April with the volume for the entire year forecast to exceed 8 million tonnes, the government said.
Ministry preps plans for farm production, prices
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 20/05/2023
» The Commerce Ministry pledges to handle agricultural production and price management, especially for cassava and palm oil, as the income guarantee scheme for these crops was not extended, awaiting the new government's policy.