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Business group trims 2021 GDP outlook after new virus outbreak
Reuters, Published on 21/04/2021
» Thailand's joint business group on Wednesday trimmed its 2021 economic growth forecast for the second time this year to 1.5-3.0% from 1.5-3.5% after a third wave of coronavirus infections, despite improved exports.
Households struggle with record debt as income dwindles
Reuters, Published on 05/04/2021
» Rice farmer Jamras Kongchai is struggling to pay off 500,000 baht in debt as money from the sale of her crops is not enough to make payments.
Bank of Thailand keeps key rate at record low, cuts 2021 GDP outlook
Reuters, Published on 24/03/2021
» The Bank of Thailand (BoT) left its key interest rate unchanged at a record low on Wednesday, as widely expected, but slightly lowered its 2021 GDP growth forecast after a second wave of coronavirus infections hit economic activity.
Thai Industries sentiment picks up as virus curbs ease
Reuters, Published on 18/03/2021
» Thai manufacturers' outlook picked up for the first time in three months in February after restrictions to contain a recent coronavirus outbreak were eased, the Federation of Thai Industries said on Thursday.
Brent cracks $70 after Saudi facilities attacked
Reuters, Published on 08/03/2021
» SINGAPORE: Brent crude futures jumped above $70 a barrel on Monday for the first time since the Covid-19 pandemic began, while US crude touched its highest in more than two years, following reports of attacks on Saudi Arabian oil facilities.
Thailand plans to allow foreign tourists to quarantine in resorts
Reuters, Published on 04/03/2021
» The tourism minister said on Thursday he will propose a plan for foreigners to undertake COVID-19 quarantine in popular tourist areas, including beach resorts, in a bid to help revive the country's struggling tourism sector.
Recovery hinges on fiscal support, Covid control: BoT
Reuters, Published on 17/02/2021
» Thailand's economic outlook remained highly uncertain with large downside risks, so limited monetary policy room should be preserved to be used at the most effective time, minutes from the central bank's last policy meeting showed on Wednesday.
Lunar New Year spending to slump after Covid outbreak
Reuters, Published on 08/02/2021
» Thailand's consumer spending over the Lunar New Year could drop by more than a fifth to 44.9 billion baht from 2020 after a Covid-19 outbreak hits consumption and activity, the University of the Thai Chamber of Commerce said on Monday.
Smart dog collar tells owners what's in a bark
Business, Reuters, Published on 13/01/2021
» SEOUL: A South Korean startup has developed an AI-powered dog collar that can detect five emotions in canines by monitoring their barks using voice recognition technology.
B300bn economic impact forecast for Q1
Reuters, Published on 07/01/2021
» The economy could lose as much as 300 billion baht in the first quarter after its largest coronavirus outbreak saw consumer mood sink to a five-month low in December, according to the University of the Thai Chamber of Commerce.