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Asean on the fast track
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 29/10/2012
» Fast track services are being formulated to facilitate Asean investment in Thailand ahead of the Asean Economic Community in 2015.
Rice pledging scheme grilled
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 20/08/2012
» Rice, long the crown jewel of Thai exports, is fast slipping in world rankings where it led for three decades, and few blame it on floods or climate change.
Exports down in March on continued Europe weakness
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 27/04/2012
» Exports fell 6.5% year-on-year in March, the fourth decline in five months, as factories struggled to resume full production after last year's flood crisis.
Government urged to sell rice now
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 23/04/2012
» The government should allow a free rice market or risk ending up with 10 million tonnes in its stock, say observers.
Inflation rate rises to 3.45% in March
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 04/04/2012
» Consumer prices were up 3.45% year-on-year in March as food and energy costs accelerated, bringing the inflation rate in the first quarter to 3.39%.
Consumer confidence rises again
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 03/04/2012
» The consumer confidence index rose for a fourth straight month in March to reach the highest level in six months as consumers anticipate higher incomed from economic stimulus measures.
Rice exports improving in March on sales to Nigeria
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 23/03/2012
» Rice exports have improved this month after Nigerian importers stepped up their parboiled rice imports from Thailand after India failed to honour their delivery.
Government rebuffs price increase claims
News, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 16/03/2012
» The government has rejected criticism that prices have risen under the Pheu Thai Party-led administration.
Inflation may hit 3.75% in Q1 on recovery, stimulus
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 02/03/2012
» Inflation will likely reach between 3.65% and 3.75% in the first quarter due partly to rising prices of ready-to-eat dishes and energy, says the Commerce Ministry.
Indian rice exports taking toll
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 13/02/2012
» Thai rice exporters are starting to suffer from an inability to export to the global market and some may cease operating if sales don't improve in the next six months, say industry executives.