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Agricultural products help shipments grow 7.2% in May
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 22/06/2024
» Thailand's exports in May grew by 7.2% year-on-year, the highest level in 14 months, driven by agricultural products.
Shippers fear rising freight rates could dent exports in H2
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 05/06/2024
» A group of shippers is concerned rising freight rates could potentially impact exports in the second half.
Exports rebound to record 6.8% growth in April
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 24/05/2024
» Thai exports rebounded to growth in April, following a sharp 10.9% decline in March, driven by the improving global economy and an easing of the average inflation rate worldwide.
Council anticipates 1-2% export growth
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 08/05/2024
» The Thai National Shippers' Council (TNSC) is confident exports will grow by 1-2% this year and suggested the planned hike in the daily minimum wage must be considered thoroughly, with supportive government measures provided under the wage committee mechanism.
Exports see first drop in 8 months
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 30/04/2024
» Exports in March contracted by 10.9%, the first decline in eight months, due to the high base last year.
Commerce slightly upbeat on Q1 exports
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 27/03/2024
» The Commerce Ministry expects Thailand's export value in the first quarter this year to grow by 1-2%, driven by stable freight costs as shipments of major products such as rice, rubber, pet food, automobiles and electronics start to show signs of improvement.
Export outlook still rosy
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 24/02/2024
» Following a quicker uptick in exports than expected in January, the Commerce Ministry expects continued expansion, driven by the global economic recovery, easing of worldwide inflation, food security measures pushed by several countries, and tightened regional economic cooperation.
Council maintains export forecast for 2024 at 1-2%
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 07/02/2024
» The Thai National Shippers' Council (TNSC) is maintaining its export forecast at 1-2% this year.
Exporters told to keep tabs on hotspots in the Middle East
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 29/01/2024
» The strategic planning unit of the Commerce Ministry has advised all stakeholders to monitor the attacks in the Red Sea and the Israel-Hamas war to assess the potential impacts.
Ministry continues to monitor product prices
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 20/01/2024
» The Commerce Ministry is keeping a close watch on prices in 18 categories in the first quarter, with costs nudging up for animal feed raw materials, the minimum wage is adjusted, and transport costs rise as a result of the Red Sea attacks.