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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.
Private sector lauds speaker choice
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 05/07/2023
» Business leaders are expecting a smoother path for the Move Forward Party (MFP) and its seven political party allies to form a government and deal with economic challenges after settling on a House speaker.
Victorious parties urged to move fast
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 16/05/2023
» The business sector is calling for a new government to be quickly established and its policies to be agreed upon by the coalition parties, saying this will greatly affect the country's confidence.
Firms unfazed by US woes
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 22/03/2023
» The collapse of US banks is expected to have only a minor impact on Thai companies and the overall Thai economy, according to the latest business survey by the University of the Thai Chamber of Commerce (UTCC).
June sees consumer sentiment recovery, albeit to still-low level
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 03/07/2020
» Consumer sentiment picked up for a second straight month in June, boosted by businesses reopening after the lockdown lapsed and the government's relief and economic stimulus schemes.
A state official who remembers his roots
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 25/01/2020
» Fate can play tricks on a man's life. Such is the case with Weerasak Wangsuphakijkosol, who never expected to become a government minister at age 64.
Election tipped to help lift GDP to 4%
News, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 01/12/2018
» Thailand's GDP is tipped to grow 3.8-4.2% thanks to the elections next year, which are expected to generate 80 billion baht.
Marijuana patent bid shot down
News, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 13/11/2018
» The Commerce Ministry has allayed fears it will put the brakes on developing marijuana extracts for possible medicinal usage, saying the project has the backing of the government.
Face of next PM will 'be similar to Prayut'
News, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 01/11/2018
» Deputy Prime Minister Somkid Jatusripitak has hinted the next prime minister will be a person whose face "looks similar" to Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha's.
Spending on Songkran drops
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 09/04/2014
» Spending during the forthcoming Songkran festival is forecast to see the lowest growth in the four years from 2011 as the domestic economic slowdown prompts local holidaymakers to count on loans and their savings to party during the water-splashing season.