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Exports hit by slowing demand in Q4
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 11/01/2023
» Thai exports are forecast to grow by 6-6.5% in 2022, missing the target estimate of 7-8%, as global demand slowed in the final quarter, says the national shipping trade group.
Medical, beauty sectors picked to surge
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 21/12/2022
» The medical services and beauty sectors have the brightest prospects for 2023, driven by social media and an ageing society focused more on health and tourism, according to a recent survey by the University of the Thai Chamber of Commerce (UTCC).
Exports dip for first time in 20 months
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 29/11/2022
» Thai exports in October shrank for the first time in 20 months, as the tight monetary policy to curb inflation among major trading partners affected purchasing power and economic activity.
Keerati vows to forge ahead with ministry's 9 key policies
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 24/11/2022
» The new permanent secretary for commerce has vowed to adjust measures to stabilise people's cost of living and stimulate exports, especially border trade, while developing soft power over the coming year.
Chamber pledges to help BoI revitalise measures
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 28/10/2022
» The Thai Chamber of Commerce (TCC) has proposed the Board of Investment (BoI) increase the number of one-stop service centres; improve promotional privileges for all industries across the value chain, including pet food production; encourage joint ventures and regional headquarters in the country; and open more service businesses to foreign investors in an effort to drive investment over the next five years.
Abac readies economic policies for summit
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 20/10/2022
» The Apec Business Advisory Council (Abac) Thailand looks set to deliver a number of proposals to Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (Apec) ministers at a Bangkok summit next month, which will be developed into a policy with five strategies.
Sea Value pivots to booming pet food sector
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 08/10/2022
» As the eldest son of the president of the Thai Frozen Foods Association and vice-chairman of the Thai Chamber of Commerce, 38-year-old Amornphan Aramwattananont admits he feels a certain amount of pressure as the next in line to handle the family business.
Economy set to expand despite global recession
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 04/10/2022
» Thailand is expected to eke out annual economic growth of about 3% over the next two years despite a looming global recession, says Bangkok Bank economist Kobsak Pootrakool.
Smart Visa scheme to cover 18 sectors
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 28/09/2022
» The cabinet yesterday approved extending the Smart Visa scheme to cover a total of 18 targeted industries, up from the existing 13, aiming to entice skilled workers, investors, executives and entrepreneurs to work or invest in Thailand.
Chamber says now is the time to attract investment
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 24/09/2022
» Although the weakened currency affects the import sector, the Thai Chamber of Commerce sees the slide of the baht as a good opportunity for Thailand to rev up foreign investment.