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Year-end exports set to maintain growth
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 28/11/2023
» Exports for the remaining two months of the year are expected to continue to expand, possibly resulting in a smaller contraction for the whole year than anticipated, according to the Commerce Ministry.
Crying out for a crisis
Business, Published on 27/11/2023
» Is Thailand's economy in a crisis? The question has been echoed on every economic forum, TV debate and economic discussion on social media the past few weeks as politicians and analysts bicker over the necessity of the Pheu Thai Party's proposed 10,000-baht digital wallet scheme.
Srettha sets timeline for new state policies
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 24/11/2023
» Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin has set a schedule for pressing economic issues related to agriculture, industry, and debt problems, including both formal loans and loan sharks.
Pundits slam measures to assist farmers as inadequate
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 17/11/2023
» Industry observers are pointing out the government's support measures for agricultural products, especially rice, are mostly retreads of previous measures by former administrations.
Rice export target lifted to 8.5m tonnes for 2023
Reuters, Published on 15/11/2023
» Thailand has increased its rice export target for this year to 8.5 million metric tons, Chookiat Ophaswongse, honorary president of the Thai Rice Exporters Association, said on Wednesday, as rice prices from competitors like Vietnam increase.
Panel okays B56bn in rice initiatives
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 11/11/2023
» The National Rice Policy Committee on Friday approved additional rice support measures worth 56 billion baht for the 2023/24 harvest season.
Rates for Thai grains expected to soften
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 02/11/2023
» The price of Thai rice in the final two months of the year is expected to dip as the new harvest is released, say traders.
Export demand projected to be resilient
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 02/11/2023
» Automobiles and auto parts, electronics and agricultural products will drive Thai exports in the final quarter of this year, though shipments overall will remain sluggish for 2023, says the Federation of Thai Industires (FTI).
Proactive approach urged to boost exports by SMEs
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 27/10/2023
» The government is being urged to take a more proactive approach in promoting small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), while focusing on developing human resources for Thailand to become a global production hub for foreign businesses, says the Commerce Ministry's trade planning unit.
Urgent plea to commercial counsellors
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 26/10/2023
» With Thai exports likely to contract, overseas commercial counsellors provide crucial support on the front lines, promoting the main contributor to the country's economy.