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Chinese woe threatening Thai exports
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 28/04/2014
» Thailand's exports are expected to grow by only 3-4% this year, much lower than the 5% targeted by the Commerce Ministry, as China's slowing economy poses higher risks to shipments.
TCC beefs up border business
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 24/04/2014
» The private sector expects border trade to grow by more than 7% this year, helping to offset a sluggish economy hit hard by the political stalemate.
AEC lures Thai rice millers to invest in Cambodia
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 25/03/2014
» Thai rice millers are lining up to build mills in Cambodia to cash in on imminent regional economic integration, with experts warning Cambodian rice is likely to flood Thailand.
Chamber warns of 2% contraction
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 19/03/2014
» Thailand's prolonged political protests and the declaration of the emergency decree are estimated to have cost the economy up to 100 billion baht.
Exports decline 2% in January
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 26/02/2014
» The government expects a clear sign of the country's export recovery in the second quarter despite exports falling by 1.98% year-on-year in January.
UTCC: More Thai smiles needed to entice visitors
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 28/08/2013
» The future of Thai tourism will remain promising and highly competitive, but the country needs to invest more in rail development and improve the "smiles" now found to be fading away, says a university survey.
Firms back spending bill
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 17/07/2013
» Businesses have voiced their support for the government's 2-trillion-baht borrowing bill for infrastructure development.
Price controls unlikely to be renewed
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 24/09/2012
» Price controls for basic consumer goods may not be continue once they expire at the end of the month.
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.
Rice numbers do not add up
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 30/07/2012
» A think tank has asked the government to clarify the origins of 3.3 million tonnes of rice sold in the market now on suspicions they were imported.