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Trump's policies unlikely to weigh upon Thailand
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 07/02/2017
» Protectionist policies by US President Donald Trump are unlikely to have much direct impact on Thailand's international trade because it is not a country with which the US has a hefty trade deficit, according to a Commerce Ministry study.
Consumer confidence hits 11-month high
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 03/02/2017
» Consumer confidence rose for a second straight month in January to the highest level in 11 months, driven by the government's stimulus measures, improving exports and higher farm prices.
Exports see marginal rise in 2016
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 25/01/2017
» Thailand's exports rose for a second straight month in December, enabling the performance in 2016 to eke out a marginal growth of 0.45% in 2016, ending three years of contraction.
Concerns trail export optimism
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 12/01/2017
» While Thai exports could grow by 2.8% this year on the back of a global economic recovery, a spate of concerns remain, including the negative impact of policies under US President-elect Donald Trump, says the University of the Thai Chamber of Commerce (UTCC).
Confidence rises in December
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 06/01/2017
» Consumer sentiment rose for the first time in three months in December, lifted by the holiday tax breaks, improving exports and higher rice prices.
AEC: One year on
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 04/01/2017
» The Asean Economic Community (AEC) has just marked its one year anniversary after it officially came into effect on Dec 31, 2015.
Shippers less bullish about 2017 exports
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 29/12/2016
» Shippers predict export growth of 1-2% in 2017, lower than the 2.5-3% forecast by the government, as external risk factors remain abundant.
Business registrations rising with stimuli
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 16/12/2016
» New business registration is expected to continue growing next year, driven by expected economic recovery and the government's proactive policies to support small and medium-sized enterprises and startups.
Potential slowdown stirs fears
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 07/12/2016
» With the sluggish economy and poor export performance in the second half, the business sector is concerned that Thai economic growth may fail to reach 3.3-3.5% as forecast.
Government urges focus on strategic partnerships
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 05/12/2016
» The government has vowed to boost export growth to 3% next year, with special focus on strategic partnerships with countries that have high export growth potential.