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TAT targets B7bn revenue for Ranong
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 23/01/2024
» The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) has set its sights on increasing the tourism revenue of Ranong province to 7 billion baht this year, up from 6.72 billion baht in 2023.
Bid to hike SME contribution to GDP to 40%
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 05/01/2024
» The Commerce Ministry has vowed to boost the economic value of small and medium-sized enterprises through stimulating consumption, investment, government spending, and international trade, setting a target to increase the GDP contribution of SMEs to 40% by 2027.
Cabinet grants visa access to Japan firms
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 13/12/2023
» The cabinet has approved visa exemptions for Japanese businesspeople travelling to Thailand for short-term business purposes not exceeding 30 days, for a period of three years, from Jan 1, 2024 to Dec 31, 2026.
Making waves
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 25/11/2023
» A passion for water sports led Parva "Birdie" Nakasai to establish the luxury yacht business Vanora Co, which offers underwater trips to explore Thailand's coral reefs.
Private sector monitoring Mideast
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 10/10/2023
» The business sector is closely monitoring the conflict between Israel and Hamas, as it is concerned about escalating violence and the potential impact on trade relations between Thailand and Israel, worth an estimated 40 billion baht.
Analyst cuts Thai growth projection
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 29/09/2023
» The University of the Thai Chamber of Commerce (UTCC) has trimmed its economic growth forecast for this year to 3%, down from 3.6% estimated in December last year, primarily because of lower than expected exports and delays in state budget preparation.
Chinese economic slowdown set to impact Thai tourism
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 24/08/2023
» Thailand's tourism and exports of chemical products and plastic pellets are expected to decline because of the Chinese economic slowdown, according to the latest study by the Commerce Ministry's planning unit.
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.
New firms surge amid Thai recovery
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 21/07/2023
» New corporate registrations are expected to reach 83,000-90,000 this year, boosted by the increase in foreign tourists and the Thai economic recovery, outstripping an earlier projection of 75,000-78,000, according to the Commerce Ministry's Business Development Department.
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.