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Private sector calls on BoT to cut rates
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 24/09/2024
» The private sector is urging the Bank of Thailand to reduce interest rates and maintain the value of the baht.
Central bank urged to reduce interest rates
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 17/09/2024
» The Commerce Minister has urged the Bank of Thailand (BoT) to cut interest rates and maintain the value of the baht, hoping to increase exports and increase GDP.
Shippers eye 5% growth goal
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 04/09/2024
» The Thai National Shippers' Council (TNSC) is calling on the prime minister to set an annual average target of 5% export growth amid risk factors such as the baht's appreciation and ongoing geopolitical tensions.
Consumer confidence slips again in June
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 12/07/2024
» Thai consumer confidence dropped for a fourth straight month in June, falling to its lowest level since October last year on concerns over a global slowdown and political uncertainty, according to a survey carried out by the University of the Thai Chamber of Commerce (UTCC).
SME event to promote trade amongst small businesses
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 17/06/2024
» The public and private sectors have joined hands to generate marketing opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) through a new trade show named Thailand SME Synergy Expo 2024, featuring products and services that supports business matching.
DUP/Index drops to a 7-month low in May
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 14/06/2024
» The consumer confidence index (CCI) reached its lowest point in seven months in May, with the decline attributed to political uncertainty, a slow rate of economic recovery, higher living costs, and mounting geopolitical tensions, according to a survey carried out by the University of the Thai Chamber of Commerce (UTCC).
Shrinkflation unpacked
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 06/06/2024
» As manufacturers across various industries seek to cope with rising production costs, many are turning to "shrinkflation" to survive.
Consumer confidence takes a hit from high living costs
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 16/05/2024
» The consumer confidence index declined for a second consecutive month in April, attributed to a slow and uneven economic recovery and higher living costs, according to a survey by the University of the Thai Chamber of Commerce (UTCC).
Inflation rises after 7 months of falling prices
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 04/05/2024
» Inflation in Thailand last month was positive for the first time in seven months after the government permitted retailers to raise the price of diesel, while the prices of fresh food and vegetables increased thanks to the recent heatwave.
Consumer confidence slips for first time in 8 months
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 11/04/2024
» Consumer confidence fell for the first time in eight months in March, attributed to a slow economic recovery and higher living costs, according to a survey by the University of the Thai Chamber of Commerce (UTCC).