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Wealth of Thailand's 50 richest on Forbes list rises to $173bn
Business, Online Reporters, Published on 06/07/2023
» The Chearavanont Brothers of the Charoen Pokphand (CP) Group have retained the top spot on the 2023 Forbes list of Thailand’s 50 richest, with the combined wealth of all tycoons rising by almost 15% to US$173 billion.
Business sector warns prices will rise if cost of electricity goes up
Online Reporters, Published on 13/12/2022
» The Federation of Thai Industries has warned that product prices will rise if the government approves a planned electricity price hike from next month.
Pheu Thai opposes foreign land ownership
Online Reporters, Published on 29/10/2022
» The Pheu Thai Party says it opposes a new government plan to allow eligible foreigners to own as much as one rai (roughly 0.4 acre) of land for residential purposes, saying it would not truly benefit the country’s economy and people.
Prices will be kept down as long as possible, says minister
Online Reporters, Published on 14/06/2022
» The Commerce Ministry will ensure that prices of consumer goods are kept down for as long as possible, also taking producers' needs into account, the commerce minister said on Tuesday.
Govt, labour leaders deadlocked over minimum wage amid May Day march
Online Reporters, Published on 01/05/2022
» Labour unions and the government remain locked in negotiations over the new minimum wage as workers parade on Labour Day to press their demand for a higher flat rate across the country.
Private sector says 'no' to B400 minimum daily wage
Online Reporters, Published on 26/07/2019
» Nine out of 10 business representatives surveyed by the Thai Chamber of Commerce (TCC) oppose the government's policy to raise the minimum daily wage to at least 400 baht, pointing to the high cost.
Three-month coconut import ban proposed
Online Reporters, Published on 17/07/2018
» Thailand is considering a three-month import ban on coconuts to shore up local prices.
Exports grow, industries' confidence drops
Online Reporters, Published on 21/03/2018
» Exports rose 10% year-on-year in February, but the industries' sentiment index fell for the first time in four months on concerns about costs.
Total wealth of Thailand's 50 richest soars 16%
Online Reporters, Published on 31/05/2017
» SINGAPORE – The collective net worth of Thailand’s 50 richest on the 2017 Forbes List has reached US$123.5 billion, an increase of 16% on the ranking in 2016.
Industry sentiment falls, ending 4-month rally
Online Reporters, Published on 22/02/2017
» The Federation of Thai Industries (FTI) sentiment index fell in January after four consecutive increases late last year, as worry set in about the global economic outlook and trade policy espoused by the new US president.