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Commerce minister outlines short-term priorities, tasks
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 15/09/2023
» Commerce Minister Phumtham Wechayachai has committed to implementing seven core policies within his first 100 days in office, while vowing the government will not offer any guarantee programmes for crop prices.
Consumer confidence increases in August
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 15/09/2023
» Consumer confidence in August improved after the swift formation of the new government, but people remain concerned about the high cost of living and the sluggish global economy.
Government recommended to emphasise rice strategies
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 02/09/2023
» The new administration is being urged to refrain from any practices or schemes that interfere with rice market prices, allowing the market to operate naturally.
Govt blames cost for new payout rules on pensions
News, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 16/08/2023
» The government has defended new requirements for the receipt of the elderly allowance, which replaces universal welfare payments. It said the universal welfare payments were too great a burden on state coffers.
Chamber urges caution on B10,000 giveaway
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 16/08/2023
» The Thai Chamber of Commerce is calling on the new government, likely headed by the Pheu Thai Party, to conduct a thorough economic assessment before proceeding with a proposed 10,000-baht digital cash giveaway policy.
Headwinds pose challenge for rice sector
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 04/08/2023
» The world is witnessing an alarming surge in global food threats. Devastatingly high temperatures caused by the El Niño weather phenomenon are wreaking havoc on farms across the globe, from the United States to China. Adding to the crisis, Russia's withdrawal from a crucial deal that facilitated the safe flow of Ukrainian grain across the Black Sea has exacerbated the situation.
Push for Asean logistics hub
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 04/08/2023
» The government is being urged to support positioning the country as an Asean logistics hub and preparing businesses for the transition to smart and green industries.
Farm losses increase despite state support
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 27/07/2023
» Despite government subsidies, Thai farmers are the poorest in Asia and Asean, with average losses of 2,000 baht per rai and higher debts over the last 10 years.
Pheu Thai power bid gains pace
Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 17/07/2023
» The private sector has expressed support for the Pheu Thai Party to lead the formation of a new government, saying its economic policies will help turn the economy around.
Delay poses risks to the economy
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 14/07/2023
» The University of the Thai Chamber of Commerce (UTCC) expects a prolonged delay in the selection of a prime minister and formation of a new government, leading to protests that, if violent, will significantly affect tourism revenue, causing a loss of 500 billion baht, or a one percentage point decline in GDP.