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Big year-end discounts on way
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 21/11/2016
» The government is set to team up with wholesalers and retailers, which together have 13,500 branches nationwide, to cut product prices by 20%-80% to help reduce consumers' expenses and stimulate the economy in the final month of the year.
'Must-see market' scheme to cover 231 venues by 2018
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 29/09/2016
» The government is expanding the "must-see market" initiative to promote community markets and tourism in the 76 provinces plus Bangkok.
UTCC wants B50bn stimulus to combat Brexit effects
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 01/07/2016
» The government is being urged to set aside 50 billion baht for a contingency fund to stimulate spending by middle and low-income consumers to prevent any adverse impact from Britain's exit from the EU.
Gem exports tipped for bright future
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 27/04/2016
» Gem and jewellery exports are expected to fare better than forecast earlier, boosted by government support and an economic recovery in the US.
Nominee probe increases
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 15/03/2016
» The Bank of Thailand and the Finance Ministry have been asked to help investigate payment behaviour among foreign visitors, including the use of free messaging and calling applications to pay for goods and services.
High prices to boost festive season spending, says UTCC
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 23/12/2015
» New Year celebrations are expected to remain low key this year as people remain concerned about the country's economic prospects and low farm prices.
Consumer confidence increases again
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 04/12/2015
» Consumer confidence rose for a second straight month in November, driven by the government's stimulus measures, higher economic growth prospects and low interest rates.
Apiradi: Yuan fall not problem
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 19/08/2015
» The yuan's sharp drop is unlikely to greatly affect Thai exports, with would-be commerce minister Apiradi Tantraporn saying the impact is likely to be lower than that caused by the Bangkok bombing.
Free trade talks take flight
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 16/06/2015
» Thailand is set to reopen free trade area negotiations with Turkey, expecting the talks will be finished in one and a half years.
Chamber chairmen strike upbeat note
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 26/05/2015
» Local businesses are optimistic the Thai economy will start seeing clear signs of recovery in the third quarter thanks to growing tourism and flourishing border trade.