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Economy strong despite weak exports, baht supportive - Finance Minister
Reuters, Published on 16/06/2023
» Thailand's economy remains strong, despite weaker shipments, though the weaker baht currency will be supportive of exports this year, Finance Minister Arkhom Termpittayapaisith said on Friday.
25m-30m foreign arrivals expected - tourism minister
Reuters, Published on 09/03/2023
» Thailand is expecting to receive between 25 million and 30 million foreign visitors this year as its crucial travel sector rebounds, its Tourism and Sports Minister Phiphat Ratchakitprakarn said on Thursday.
Inflation seen falling further - Arkhom
Reuters, Published on 08/03/2023
» Inflation in Thailand is expected to fall further and return to the Bank of Thailand’s (BoT) target range of 1% to 3% this year, helped by support measures, Finance Minister Arkhom Termpittayapaisith said on Wednesday.
Inflation slowing, no need for big rate hikes - central bank
Reuters, Published on 15/02/2023
» Thailand's inflation will likely slow down this year and there is no need for the central bank to raise interest rates aggressively like other countries, Bank of Thailand (BoT) deputy governor Mathee Supapongse said on Wednesday.
Current account deficit of $400m reported in November
Reuters, Published on 29/12/2022
» The country recorded a current account deficit US$400 million in November after a revised surplus of $600 million the previous month, the Bank of Thailand said on Thursday.
Govt approves tax break to boost public consumption
Reuters, Published on 20/12/2022
» The cabinet on Tuesday approved a tax measure to help boost public consumption starting in January to support the economy as it recovers, a government spokesperson said on Tuesday.
Economy can withstand global risks, says finance minister
Reuters, Published on 14/12/2022
» The Thai economy is still on the recovery path and should grow 3.4% in 2022 and 3.8% next year, supported by a rebound in the vital tourism sector, Finance Minister Arkhom Termpittayapaisith said on Wednesday.
Finance Ministry sees 2022 economic growth of 3.0-3.5%
Reuters, Published on 19/10/2022
» Thailand should see economic growth of 3 to 3.5% this year, driven by the key export and tourism sectors, Finance Minister Arkhom Termpittayapaisith said in an interview on Wednesday.
US Treasury's Adeyemo heads to Apec meeting with focus on trade, 'resilience'
Reuters, Published on 18/10/2022
» WASHINGTON: United States Deputy Treasury Secretary Wally Adeyemo will travel to Asia this week for a two-day meeting with finance ministers from the Asia-Pacific region and bilateral meetings in Thailand and Singapore, the US Treasury Department said on Tuesday.
Govt plans B820bn in new borrowing in 2023 fiscal year
Reuters, Published on 27/09/2022
» The cabinet on Tuesday approved new borrowing of about 820 billion baht in the 2023 fiscal year starting Oct 1 to help finance a budget deficit, the Finance Ministry said.