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Baht down ahead of policy decision
Reuters, Published on 25/01/2023
» Asian emerging markets trickled back to life on Wednesday after the Lunar New Year holiday, with the baht dipping ahead of a central bank policy rate decision, while Singapore shares hit a near nine-month high ahead of inflation data.
Thailand beats 2022 tourism target with 11.15m arrivals
Reuters, Published on 24/01/2023
» Thailand received 11.15 million foreign visitors in 2022, a surge from just about 428,000 the previous year when broad travel curbs were in place, tourism ministry data showed on Tuesday.
Lunar New Year spending seen at 3-yr high
Reuters, Published on 19/01/2023
» Thailand's consumer spending over the Lunar New Year period could rise 13.6% to 45 billion baht (US$1.36 billion), a three-year high, as the economy recovers and China's border reopening bolsters tourism, a university survey showed on Thursday.
Consumer confidence at 25-month high in Dec
Reuters, Published on 12/01/2023
» Thai consumer confidence rose for a seventh straight month in December, reaching a 25-month high, boosted by improved economic activity and higher foreign tourist arrivals, a survey showed on Thursday.
Headline CPI up 5.89%, in line with forecast
Reuters, Published on 05/01/2023
» Thailand's headline consumer price index (CPI) rose 5.89% in December from a year earlier, in line with analyst forecasts, but above the previous month driven by higher energy and food prices, government data showed on Thursday.
New Year spending seen at 3-year high - UTCC
Reuters, Published on 22/12/2022
» Thailand's consumer spending during the New Year could reach a three-year high of 103 billion baht (US$2.97 billion) as the economy continues to recover from the impacts of the Covid-19 pandemic, the president of the University of the Thai Chamber of Commerce (UTCC) 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.
Consumer confidence at 20-month high in November
Reuters, Published on 08/12/2022
» Thai consumer confidence rose for a sixth straight month in November, reaching a 20-month high, boosted by improved economic activity following the easing of Covid-19 curbs and higher foreign tourist arrivals, a survey showed on Thursday.
Bank of Thailand raises key interest rate
Reuters, Published on 30/11/2022
» The Bank of Thailand (BoT) raised its key interest rate by 25 basis points for a third straight meeting on Wednesday, as it tries to contain above-target inflation while supporting an economic recovery facing increasing global headwinds.
Cabinet approves transaction tax on securities trades
Reuters, Published on 29/11/2022
» The cabinet on Tuesday approved a financial transaction tax on securities trades on the Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET), ending a three-decade waiver, Deputy Finance Minister Santi Promphat said on Tuesday.