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Trade takes another hit
Business, Published on 10/07/2023
» The value of Thai exports dipped for an eighth consecutive month in May, falling by 4.6% to US$24.3 billion, contributing to an overall decline of 5.1% to $116 billion in the first five months of this year.
Asian shares fall as rate-hike bets increase
Business, Published on 08/07/2023
» RECAP: Asian stocks slid yesterday to cap a busy first week of the quarter for financial markets, with the dollar standing tall and bonds tumbling as resilient US jobs data has investors bracing for interest rates to head higher still.
Private sector lauds speaker choice
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 05/07/2023
» Business leaders are expecting a smoother path for the Move Forward Party (MFP) and its seven political party allies to form a government and deal with economic challenges after settling on a House speaker.
Shippers lower exports forecast
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 05/07/2023
» The Thai National Shippers' Council (TNSC) has trimmed its exports forecast to a range of -0.5% to 1% growth, compared with 0-1% growth previously, based on high uncertainty surrounding major trading partners the US, the EU and China, in addition to relatively high global interest rates.
2023 exports seen between 0.5% fall and 1% growth
Reuters, Published on 04/07/2023
» Thailand's exports are expected to show between a 0.5% drop and a 1.0% rise this year as global demand remains soft but a weak baht is supportive, the Thai National Shippers' Council said on Tuesday.
Nuclear power and net zero
Business, Published on 03/07/2023
» Clean energy campaigns are not only promoting solar, wind and biomass power in Thailand, but also prompting conversations about nuclear energy.
Thai exports expected to improve in H2
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 28/06/2023
» Thai export prospects should improve in the second half of this year as the global economy recovers and conditions are enhanced among trading partners, says the Commerce Ministry.
Horns of a dilemma
Business, Post Reporters, Published on 26/06/2023
» With the Move Forward Party (MFP) still on track to establish a new government, fresh concerns over the next chapter in Thai-Chinese economic relations have surfaced.
Former Thai National Shippers’ Council (TNSC) pointed out that foreign private entities are afraid of business problems so they have to pay bribes to Thai officials
Published on 12/06/2023
» Former Thai National Shippers’ Council (TNSC) chairman identified small private sectors that are not strong must submit to pay bribes in exchange for convenience, including not being targeted or nitpicked.
Shippers still buoyant on export outlook
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 07/06/2023
» The Thai National Shippers' Council (TNSC) still believes exports can eke out growth of 0-1% this year, as it urges swift establishment of a new government to spur the country's trade competitiveness and address economic issues.