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Call to list air pollution on national agenda
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 20/03/2023
» The Thai Chamber of Commerce has proposed PM2.5 ultra-fine dust pollution be elevated to an urgent national agenda item, noting it affects the health of residents and dents confidence in tourism, particularly among long-term visitors and groups visiting the country to mix work and leisure.
Survey predicts holiday outlay of B45bn
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 20/01/2023
» Spending during the Chinese New Year festival, which starts on Friday, is expected to be the most active in three years, helped by the country's economic recovery and a revival in tourist arrivals.
Consumer confidence rises again as recovery continues
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 13/01/2023
» Consumer and business sentiment in December rose to the highest level in three years, driven by Thailand's economic recovery and a surge in foreign tourist arrivals.
Consumer confidence hit 20-month high last month
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 09/12/2022
» Consumer confidence increased for the sixth straight month in November, hitting a 20-month high, lifted by improved economic activity, an increase in foreign tourist arrivals and lower petrol prices.
Exports forecast to ease in final quarter
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 07/12/2022
» Exports are expected to contract by 1-3% in the fourth quarter year-on-year because of slowing global demand, according to the national shipping trade group.
Exports dip for first time in 20 months
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 29/11/2022
» Thai exports in October shrank for the first time in 20 months, as the tight monetary policy to curb inflation among major trading partners affected purchasing power and economic activity.
One-stop centre to spur FDI in the offing
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 28/11/2022
» The government is establishing a new one-stop service centre to stimulate foreign direct investment and outlays on international headquarters and regional offices.
Spending during World Cup set to rise
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 10/11/2022
» Consumer spending during World Cup 2022 is expected to increase from the previous tournament held four years ago, driven by greater economic activity amid concerns over a possible surge in gambling on the matches.
Consumer confidence continues to improve
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 13/10/2022
» Consumer confidence picked up for a fourth straight month in September, hitting an eight-month high, helped by a reduction in the Covid-19 infection rate and improved business activity following the relaxation of pandemic-era restrictions.
Festival spending projected to hit B42.2bn
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 21/09/2022
» Spending at this year's annual vegetarian festival, scheduled to run from Sept 26 to Oct 4, is expected to improve compared with tepid spending in 2021, when the pandemic was still raging.