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New business registrations poised to recover in year ahead
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 25/12/2020
» New business registrations are expected to recover to growth of 3.5-4.5% next year, driven by the economic recovery and availability of a Covid-19 vaccine.
July dip in new firms not expected to harm results
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 18/08/2018
» The government remains confident that the number of new business registrations will reach 80,000 this year despite a drop in July, driven by the country's economic growth.
New Year spending hits high
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 26/12/2014
» New Year celebrations are expected to be active this year, with spending during the festive period set to hit 117 billion baht, says an annual survey by the University of the Thai Chamber of Commerce.
Consumer confidence down again
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 05/12/2014
» Consumer confidence fell in November due mainly to farm prices plunging to a 40-year low while disbursement of the government's economic stimulus package was slow, keeping consumer spending weak.
Govt plans to extend work permits
News, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 24/11/2014
» Chiang Rai - The government plans to seek cabinet approval for its proposal to extend the maximum period of work permits for foreigners working in Thailand to two years from the current one year, as part of a range of measures aimed at attracting more foreign investment.
Stimulus boosts confidence
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 07/11/2014
» Consumer confidence recovered last month after falling in September on the government's economic stimulus measures and lower oil prices.
Defiant Chatchai upbeat on rise in shipments
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 21/10/2014
» Commerce Minister Chatchai Sarikulya remains adamant that exports will grow this year, defying gloomy forecasts of flat growth or a possible contraction by many agencies.
Start spending to help debtors, state urged
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 17/10/2014
» The government is being urged to speed up fiscal budget disbursement as fast as possible, as state spending is the only current driver of the economy and a vital source of income for debt-ridden Thais.
UTCC: SMEs struggle to be competitive
News, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 10/10/2014
» The competitiveness of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) remained weak in the second quarter, with prospects expected to weaken further in the third quarter due largely to the bearish economy, says a survey by the University of the Thai Chamber of Commerce (UTCC).
Consumer confidence backslides
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 03/10/2014
» Consumer confidence dropped for the first time in five months in September as the economy showed signs of slowing and farm prices were low, particularly for rubber and rice.