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B35bn injection to aid rural economy
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 09/03/2017
» The government is injecting 35 billion baht via Village Funds in a bid to spur the rural economy and support community-based entrepreneurs under the government-initiated Pracha Rat public-private collaborative scheme.
Consumer confidence increases again
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 04/12/2015
» Consumer confidence rose for a second straight month in November, driven by the government's stimulus measures, higher economic growth prospects and low interest rates.
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.
Cash in on oil price drop, says TCC
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 17/12/2014
» Companies are being urged to prepare business plans in advance to cash in on falling oil prices to both seek new opportunities and cushion the adverse impact.
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.
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.
Ministry, tycoons discuss strategies
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 03/10/2014
» The nation's business tycoons are being urged to help play a crucial role in stimulating the country's economy in order to restore foreign confidence in Thailand.
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.
World Cup a boon to spending
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 06/06/2014
» Despite the tepid domestic political and economic conditions, spending during the upcoming Fifa World Cup is expected to rise amid growing concerns about a surge in gambling.