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Delay poses risks to the economy
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 14/07/2023
» The University of the Thai Chamber of Commerce (UTCC) expects a prolonged delay in the selection of a prime minister and formation of a new government, leading to protests that, if violent, will significantly affect tourism revenue, causing a loss of 500 billion baht, or a one percentage point decline in GDP.
Companies on edge regarding delay
Business, Post Reporters, Published on 13/07/2023
» The private sector has grown increasingly concerned about the delay in the new government’s formation, which could affect new investments and the tourism sector.
TAT upbeat on obtaining full budget in 2024
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 12/07/2023
» The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) hopes its proposed budget for fiscal 2024 will not be cut as it attempts to drive a full recovery, generating 3 trillion baht in tourism income and increasing the GDP contribution to 25% by 2027.
Sentiment forecast to remain flat in Q3
Business, Pitsinee Jitpleecheep, Published on 10/07/2023
» Retail sentiment in the third quarter is expected to remain bearish because of political challenges, according to the Thai Retailers Association (TRA).
Ex-minister plays down unrest
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 05/07/2023
» A former tourism and sports minister said even if Thailand experiences political demonstrations, foreign tourists would not be affected unless protesters disrupted airport operations as happened in 2008.
The pride of Thailand
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 03/07/2023
» Gender diversity is gaining momentum across the globe as the number of people who identify as LGBTQ grows, especially among Generation Z.
TAT homes in on Asian expatriate segment
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 30/06/2023
» The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) is eyeing Asian expatriates, including Chinese nationals residing in Laos and Cambodia, due to their increasing wealth and demand for sending their children to study in Thailand.
Fewer Chinese tourists to upset Thailand's recovery goal
Bloomberg News, Published on 28/06/2023
» Thailand is likely to miss its goal of hosting 30 million foreign tourists amid fewer-than-expected visitors from China, according to RHB Banj Bhd.
Government outperforms revenue goals
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 27/06/2023
» Government revenue for the first eight months of fiscal 2023 exceeded its target by 122 billion baht as a result of economic recovery and active imports, says Fiscal Policy Office director-general Pornchai Thiraveja.
Horns of a dilemma
Business, Post Reporters, Published on 26/06/2023
» With the Move Forward Party (MFP) still on track to establish a new government, fresh concerns over the next chapter in Thai-Chinese economic relations have surfaced.