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Business wary of political climate
Business, Post Reporters, Published on 22/08/2022
» While the Thai economy had been pressured by global geopolitical tensions leading up to the National Economic and Social Development Council's decision last week to revise down the upper range of its growth forecast to 3.2% from 3.5%, the business sector also has to keep a close eye on the stormy domestic political climate as it could lead to a critical juncture for the country, which is still undergoing rehabilitation.
Listed firms' profits hit all-time high
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 18/08/2022
» Second-quarter net profit of listed companies hit an all-time high of 320 billion baht, with energy, refining, banking and consumer goods sectors recording notable earnings, prompting analysts' expectations that the whole-year profit could exceed one trillion baht.
Making more than ends meet
Business, Post Reporters, Published on 15/08/2022
» A move to expedite the enforcement of the new daily minimum wage as early as October has added to the debate over what the most acceptable wage rise should be.
FTI frets over looming minimum wage hike
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 11/08/2022
» The Federation of Thai Industries (FTI) does not agree with the Labour Ministry's plan to enforce a new minimum wage hike on Oct 1, which is earlier than originally anticipated, as businesses will be flooded with too many financial burdens, notably a rise in the Bank of Thailand's policy rate and higher electricity bills.
Look for stocks with a strong growth outlook
Business, Published on 06/08/2022
» The SET Index will probably remain volatile as the impact of the recent interest-rate increase by the US Federal Reserve may take a back seat to rising concerns about recession risk as numerous countries -- expected to be joined by Thailand next week -- tighten monetary policy.
Most hotels still struggling despite full reopening
Business, Narumon Kasemsuk, Published on 05/08/2022
» Despite fully reopening in July, the employment rate in the hotel sector stands at just 71% of the pre-pandemic level with 68% of hotels hit by a labour shortage, according to the Thai Hotels Association (THA).
Recovery steps falter
Business, Post Reporters, Published on 25/07/2022
» Parliament may cool down after legislators finished their job grilling the government in the censure debate last week, but how the Prayut Chan-o-cha administration will better combat economic hardship remains a burning issue.
Shares rebound as energy supply concerns ease
Business, Published on 23/07/2022
» Recap: Global shares rebounded yesterday as concerns over energy supplies eased while investors awaited second-quarter economic data and corporate earnings.
FTI, KBank gauge effect on Thai investors
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 21/07/2022
» The Federation of Thai Industries (FTI) is assessing the impact on Thai investors in Myanmar after authorities in that country ordered companies there to suspend debt payments for foreign loans.
China slump and Fed on investors' minds
Business, Published on 16/07/2022
» Recap: Asian shares were mixed yesterday as investors grew more concerned over the economic downturn after data showed a sharp second-quarter slowdown in China. However, some investors welcomed comments from two US Federal Reserve governors who said an overly aggressive interest-rate increase was probably not needed.