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July sees highest export growth in 28 months
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 28/08/2024
» Exports in July expanded by 15.2%, the highest growth rate in 28 months, as inflation eased and the purchasing power of trading partners rose.
DUP/Index drops to a 7-month low in May
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 14/06/2024
» The consumer confidence index (CCI) reached its lowest point in seven months in May, with the decline attributed to political uncertainty, a slow rate of economic recovery, higher living costs, and mounting geopolitical tensions, according to a survey carried out by the University of the Thai Chamber of Commerce (UTCC).
How the Red Sea attacks affect shipping
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 19/01/2024
» Starting from mid-November 2023, the Houthi rebel group based in Yemen and backed by Iran has been conducting numerous attacks on commercial ships in the Red Sea, displaying no indication that they will relent.
Shippers reduce export contraction
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 13/12/2023
» A Thai shipping group feels optimistic about the resilience of Thai exports despite a spate of challenges, forecasting the sector to contract 1% this year, improving from an earlier outlook of a 1.5% decline.
Consumers buoyant about tourism
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 12/04/2023
» Consumer confidence rose for the 10th straight month in March, reaching the highest level in 37 months, boosted by the positive impact of easing Covid-19 outbreaks and the recovery of domestic tourism, which has left consumers feeling happier and more optimistic.
Economic gains ease cost pressure on producers
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 17/02/2023
» The Commerce Ministry insists pressure on domestic manufacturers to raise product prices has declined as sales improve, the government issues stimulus measures, discount campaigns are organised nationwide by the ministry to reduce the cost of living, and a surge of foreign tourist arrivals drives economic activities.
Inflation expected to dip through year
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 07/02/2023
» The government expects the inflation rate to continuously decrease throughout this year after the rate in January declined, reaching the lowest level in nine months.
Agency to continue cost of living battle
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 03/01/2023
» The Commerce Ministry vows to move ahead with plans to help reduce the cost of living for people this year despite inflationary pressure easing, as reflected by lower domestic prices of most products and services.
PM hails return of foreign investors
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 03/08/2022
» Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha insists that Thailand's financial status remains stable and strong thanks to prudent and disciplined monetary and fiscal policy, as reflected by foreigners' growing interest in investing in the country.
Ministry unveils discount packaged rice measure
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 08/07/2022
» The Commerce Ministry has teamed up with the Thai Rice Mills Association, Thai Rice Packers Association and petrol stations to sell 1.5 million kilogrammes of packaged rice at a discount of up to 48% or 5-100 baht to help mitigate the cost of living.