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Inflation view narrows amid fluctuating prices
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 06/04/2024
» The Commerce Ministry has adjusted the outlook for headline inflation this year to a range of zero to 1.0%, from -0.3 to 1.7%, based on rising energy prices, depreciation of the baht and higher prices for fresh food.
Inflation drops for fifth month in a row in February
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 06/03/2024
» Headline inflation in February decreased by 0.77% year-on-year, the fifth consecutive month of declines, attributed to lower prices of fresh food, especially meat and fresh vegetables, as well as government subsidies for electricity and fuel.
New incentives put focus on trucks
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 22/02/2024
» The National Electric Vehicle Policy Committee (EV Board) on Wednesday approved incentives to motivate companies to transition their commercial fleets of large trucks and buses to battery electric vehicles (BEVs).
Free trade talks slated to resume with EU
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 20/01/2024
» Thailand is scheduled to host the second round of talks for the Thailand-EU Free Trade Agreement (FTA) from Jan 22-26 in Bangkok, with an aim to conclude the negotiations in 2025.
Consumer confidence continues uptick
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 12/01/2024
» Consumer confidence rose for a fifth consecutive month in December, reaching the highest level in 46 months since March 2020, propped up by government measures to reduce electricity and fuel prices.
Talks with EU on free trade pact to start next month
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 25/12/2023
» Thailand is scheduled to host a second round of talks on a free trade agreement (FTA) with the European Union (EU) at the end of January, with an aim of finalising a pact within two years.
Sentiment up in November
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 08/12/2023
» Consumer confidence rose for a fourth straight month in November, hitting the highest level in 45 months, driven largely by the government's policies to reduce the cost of living and stimulus measures.
Farm product price schemes planned
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 28/10/2023
» The Commerce Ministry is preparing measures to stabilise the prices of key agricultural products, including rice, cassava, maize for animal feed and palm oil, as these products are poised to enter the market.
Thai-EU trade talks to start next week
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 12/09/2023
» Thailand is preparing to embark on talks regarding a free-trade agreement with the EU (Thai-EU FTA) next week, with the aim of concluding the deal within two years.
Country urged to beef up EV industry
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 20/06/2023
» Thailand is being urged to step up proactive measures to promote the electric vehicle (EV) industry, focusing on stimulating the domestic market by encouraging the use of electric cars, at the same time promoting the export of EVs and related components.