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Sentiment improves as recovery gathers pace
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 14/09/2022
» Consumer confidence picked up for the third straight month in August, helped by growing exports, recovering tourism, and improved business activities following the relaxation of pandemic restrictions.
Weak baht, food shipments aid exports
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 07/09/2022
» Despite slower export growth in July, Thai shippers remain bullish that overall exports could rise by between 6-8% this year, helped by a weak baht and increased food shipments.
Export growth rate eases amid range of challenges
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 27/08/2022
» Thailand's export growth slowed in July, mainly attributed to a decrease in fruit shipments, a semiconductor shortage that affected production in related sectors, and lockdown measures in some major Chinese cities that interrupted production and lengthened delivery times.
Consumer sentiment improving
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 12/08/2022
» Consumer confidence picked up for the second straight month in July, boosted by improved business activities following the continued easing of Covid-19 control measures.
EEC gets nod for free trade zone on Airport City land
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 10/08/2022
» The cabinet yesterday approved the allocation of 1,032 rai of land in the Eastern Airport City project to create a free-trade zone within the Eastern Economic Corridor (EEC), in a move to attract investors and businesspeople.
Commerce Ministry ups headline inflation forecast
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 06/08/2022
» The continuing rise in energy prices which have raised production costs for manufacturers and the prices of goods has prompted the Commerce Ministry to upgrade the forecast for headline inflation in 2022 to a range of 5.5-6.5% (averaging 6%) from the 4-5% range (averaging 4.5%) projected in March.
Export promotion set to be ramped up
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 28/07/2022
» The Commerce Ministry has vowed to beef up its export promotion plans, with the signing of mini-free trade agreements and the projection of soft power around the world among its objectives.
Consumer confidence on the rise
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 08/07/2022
» Consumer confidence picked up for the first time in six months in June, boosted by emerging signs of an economic recovery following the continued easing of Covid-19 control measures and improved business activities.
Export gain could beat state target
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 02/07/2022
» Export growth is expected to beat the government forecast of 4-5% expansion this year after a strong performance in the first five months of 2022, according to Commerce Minister Jurin Laksanawisit.
Fertiliser crisis prompts talks with Saudis
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 25/06/2022
» The Commerce Ministry and Thai Chamber of Commerce plan to negotiate with fertiliser suppliers in Saudi Arabia about purchases in a move to address high prices and shortages in the country.