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FPO: January results mixed
Business, Published on 28/02/2020
» Thai economic data were mixed in January, with growth in private consumption and exports but tepid investment, while the impact of the coronavirus outbreak could be seen starting late last month, says a senior official at the Fiscal Policy Office (FPO).
Car export tally lowest in 93 months
Business, Piyachart Maikaew, Published on 21/02/2020
» The country's car exports in January recorded the lowest volume in 93 months, totalling 65,295 cars, a sharp drop of 20% year-on-year as overall economic sentiment at import destinations remained downbeat from the US-China trade war.
Car production stats down
Piyarat Chongcharoen, Published on 20/02/2020
» Vehicle production in January dropped 12.99% year-on-year to 156,266 units, hit by contractions in local sales and exports, according to the monthly report from the Federation of Thai Industries (FTI).
Siam GS upbeat on outlook
Business, Piyachart Maikaew, Published on 30/01/2020
» Siam GS Battery, an affiliate of Siam Motors Group, remains optimistic about its car battery shipments amid bearish exports and the baht's appreciation.
Virus worries keep regional investors on edge
Business, Published on 25/01/2020
» Recap: Emerging market assets stabilised following a roller-coaster week marked by rising concern about the coronavirus outbreak in China. While the World Health Organization said there was no need to declare a global health emergency, Southeast Asian indices ended lower yesterday.
Toyota reels from strong baht but still banks on local plants
Business, Piyachart Maikaew, Published on 24/01/2020
» Toyota Motor Thailand is feeling the pinch of baht appreciation and has a negative outlook on car and auto part exports in 2020.
Car production down in 2019
Piyachart Maikaew, Published on 22/01/2020
» Car production fell 7.1% year-on-year in 2019 to 2.014 million units on contractions of both local sales and exports, the Federation of Thai Industries reported on Wednesday.
Freighted with ominous signs
Business, Post Reporters, Published on 02/01/2020
» The Year of the Metal Rat is said to have promising prospects for stability, wealth and surplus, according to the Chinese zodiac. In actuality, 2020 comes with ominous signs suggesting another challenging year for businesses, as geopolitical tensions and poor sentiment among consumers and investors will not dissipate into thin air any time soon.
Finance Ministry upbeat on private investment
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 27/12/2019
» The Finance Ministry has painted a rosy picture of private investment, forecasting 2020 growth of 4.6%, up from 2.7% predicted for this year.
Loan rejections dent sales
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 19/12/2019
» Car sales during January to November fell 1.1% year-on-year to 918,267 units after monthly sales decreased six months in a row, according to the Federation of Thai Industries (FTI).