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Full-year inflation view cut despite prices edging up
Business, Apornrath Phoonphongphiphat, Published on 03/10/2017
» Although consumer prices were up for a third straight month in September, the Commerce Ministry has lowered its 2017 inflation forecast while counting on the stronger baht and the government's welfare schemes to help cap rising prices.
Rebound in rubber prices seen likely from 2017
Business, Apornrath Phoonphongphiphat, Published on 09/01/2017
» Traders and industry officials are optimistic that rubber prices will start rising from this year as the global economy recovers and demand is set to exceed supply.
Thailand 4.0: Are we ready?
Business, Apornrath Phoonphongphiphat, Published on 02/01/2017
» The government has launched a new flagship policy that will be the master plan to free Thailand from the middle-income trap, making it a high-income nation in five years.
Asia Green plans for surge in coal imports
Business, Apornrath Phoonphongphiphat, Published on 13/12/2016
» SET-listed coal trader Asia Green Energy (AGE) expects a 30-35% rise in coal sales next year due to strong demand in Asia.
Chinese spoil steel demand prospect
Business, Apornrath Phoonphongphiphat, Published on 23/11/2016
» Growing demand for Thai steel is set to continue next year, strongly supported by the government's massive infrastructure investment.
Most Japanese firms upbeat
Business, Apornrath Phoonphongphiphat, Published on 28/07/2016
» Japanese businesses in Thailand saw signs of an improving economy in the first half of 2016 and expect further improvements in the second half, according to a new survey.
Cooling systems a hot ticket
Business, Apornrath Phoonphongphiphat, Published on 12/07/2016
» With sales of air conditioners expected to show minimal growth this year, sales of affordable cooling systems are tipped to grow sharply among middle- and lower-income people, according to analysts.
High sugar price spurs exports, smuggling
Business, Apornrath Phoonphongphiphat, Published on 06/07/2016
» Rising global sugar prices have both encouraged traders to accelerate exports and spurred smuggling at a time when Thai sugar production has been reduced by unfavourable weather, cutting down supply for the domestic market, say industry officials.
Second-hand success
Business, Apornrath Phoonphongphiphat, Published on 30/05/2016
» Mothers-to-be, especially those expecting for the first time, are destined to worry about the safety of their babies, whether they're at home, in the car or outdoors.
Age-old remedy for modern-day malaise
Business, Apornrath Phoonphongphiphat, Published on 16/05/2016
» More than 80 years ago, an old practitioner of Chinese medicine got on a boat to flee an intense drought in China. The man, known as Master Tang, ended up in Thailand, where his knowledge has been passed down through the generations and provided the foundations for a multi-billion baht business.