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Fear of fallout over baht's rise
Business, Published on 22/01/2018
» The baht's continuous rise is once again the topic of contentious discussions, with businesses operating in the real sector making the most noise.
Baht crosses over 32 benchmark
Business, Published on 13/01/2018
» The baht extended its gains on Friday, trading at below 32 to the US dollar and ending the first two weeks of the year up 2%, while exporters have asked the central bank to take measures to put the baht in line with its trade counterparts to retain a competitive advantage.
Tax perk value beats target by 35 times
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 12/01/2018
» Tax incentives to promote domestic investment have received overwhelming support from the private sector, with combined investment applications worth 281 billion baht last year, 35 times higher than the target, says Pornchai Thiraveja, an adviser to the Fiscal Policy Office (FPO).
Private sector urges BoT to act on baht
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 11/01/2018
» The private sector has asked the government and the Bank of Thailand to hold a meeting on finding ways to curb the baht's rapid gains, which is putting the baht among the top-performing currencies in Asia.