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Survey: Firms jittery over protests
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 29/10/2020
» Businesses have expressed their mounting concerns about the ongoing political strife, saying the escalating protests are rubbing salt into wounds of an economy that has already been battered by the pandemic.
Moving forward in global trade
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 16/02/2018
» Thailand has entered into negotiations for a number of free trade agreements (FTA). Its first FTA was the Asean Free Trade Area, signed in 1992. The country has six FTAs with India, Australia, New Zealand, Japan, Peru and Chile.
Spas find thriving business in products
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 20/02/2015
» Thailand's spa industry is thriving, with the shipments of spa products expected to grow 12% this year.
Impasse could cost B536bn
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 30/04/2014
» Thailand is estimated to lose as much as 536 billion baht in export revenue if the political turmoil continues until the end of the year, according to the latest survey.
Workers face increasing debts
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 25/04/2014
» The quality of life of Thai workers is the worst in six years, as the economic slowdown and higher cost of living have resulted in inadequate income to cover higher expenses, leading many of them to rely on unorganised loans.
Arrow points to low-key Valentine's Day
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 12/02/2014
» Valentine's Day spending will see its lowest level in eight years, reflecting consumer caution over the prolonged political unrest and its effect on the Thai economy, according to one poll.
Politics dampens Chinese New Year
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 24/01/2014
» Consumer spending over Chinese New Year is expected to increase slightly from last year, but many people appear to be cautious about spending because of political uncertainties.
Leather turns in sterling performance
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 16/11/2013
» Leatherwear exports are tipped to grow by 4% this year despite stiff competition and the sluggish state of exports overall.
Farmers accept once-a-year sale
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 13/08/2013
» Farmers say they are willing to accept the government's latest proposal to continue buying paddy at 15,000 baht a tonne under the pledging scheme for the 2013-14 main crop but limit pledging to only once a year.