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Shippers say worst is over, predict 1-2% growth next year
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 24/11/2023
» Exports have already bottomed out and should recover to growth of 1-2% next year, driven primarily by agriculture, food and automotive components, according to a shipping group.
Surge in business registrations for the provision of elderly care
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 24/08/2023
» With Thailand already deemed to be an ageing society, meaning at least 10% of the population is over the age of 60, investments geared towards the elderly have gained significant attention.
Govt blames cost for new payout rules on pensions
News, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 16/08/2023
» The government has defended new requirements for the receipt of the elderly allowance, which replaces universal welfare payments. It said the universal welfare payments were too great a burden on state coffers.
Thailand's inequality remains entrenched
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 27/06/2023
» The Thai economy is suffering from widening inequality, with the proportion of poor people still hovering at 6-8% of the total, particularly in the agricultural sector.
Medical, beauty sectors picked to surge
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 21/12/2022
» The medical services and beauty sectors have the brightest prospects for 2023, driven by social media and an ageing society focused more on health and tourism, according to a recent survey by the University of the Thai Chamber of Commerce (UTCC).
Ageing to spur health and beauty sector
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 04/10/2022
» Health and beauty businesses are recovering rapidly driven by the country's growing senior population and growing concerns regarding the Covid-19 pandemic.
Herb sellers told not to price gouge
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 20/07/2021
» Vendors could face up to seven years in jail or a fine of not more than 140,000 baht or both if they gouge prices of medicinal herbs, warned the Internal Trade Department.
Novel strategy to focus on 4 sectors
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 09/06/2021
» Thailand's national trade strategy should focus on four target industries -- processed agricultural products and food; healthcare and wellness; biotechnology; and digital technology -- says a policy chief.
Ministry to upgrade elderly care
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 18/02/2020
» The Commerce Ministry vows to promote and upgrade elderly care-related business as demand grows for home care and nursing homes.
Cutting through the gloom in export prospects
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 01/07/2019
» Thailand's export prospects look gloomy this year amid weak global demand and the US-China trade spat.