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Asean-China trade pact changes to be explained
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 30/10/2025
» The Thai Ministry of Commerce is preparing to explain new features of the Asean-China Free Trade Area (ACFTA) and hold public hearings to ensure stakeholders understand and can take advantage of the benefits of the agreement.
Govt launches rebuild drive
News, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 17/10/2024
» The government has launched a nationwide economic recovery initiative, enlisting major corporations to support small operators with the goal of boosting the economy by up to 110 billion baht.
Thai official helps steer Asean in negotiations with China
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 06/05/2024
» The Department of Trade Negotiations (DTN) participated in the recent Asean-China Free Trade Area (ACFTA) 3.0 Upgrade Negotiations, aiming to enhance Asean-China trade and investment relations, as well as ensure the free flow of goods and services.
Thai consumer confidence up for sixth month in a row
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 14/02/2024
» Consumer confidence rose for a sixth consecutive month in January, reaching the highest level in 47 months since March 2020, propped up by the government's stimulus measures to propel spending and reduce electricity and fuel prices.
Inflation dips again for second month
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 08/12/2023
» Headline inflation declined for a second consecutive month in November, reaching its lowest level in 33 months, largely attributed to lower energy prices, particularly for diesel and gasohol 91 following the government's provision of support measures.
Uptick in consumer confidence persists
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 12/05/2023
» Consumer confidence in April rose for an 11th straight month, reaching the highest level in 38 months, helped by a reduction in Covid-19 infections, the recovery of domestic tourism and lively election campaigns nationwide.
Agency upbeat on 2023 growth view
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 22/11/2022
» Despite myriad challenges in the year to come, the economy is expected to maintain its growth momentum in 2023 boosted by recovering tourism, expanding private and public investment, continual gains in domestic demand and high growth in the agricultural sector.
Spending during World Cup set to rise
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 10/11/2022
» Consumer spending during World Cup 2022 is expected to increase from the previous tournament held four years ago, driven by greater economic activity amid concerns over a possible surge in gambling on the matches.
Consumer confidence continues to improve
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 13/10/2022
» Consumer confidence picked up for a fourth straight month in September, hitting an eight-month high, helped by a reduction in the Covid-19 infection rate and improved business activity following the relaxation of pandemic-era restrictions.
Festival spending projected to hit B42.2bn
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 21/09/2022
» Spending at this year's annual vegetarian festival, scheduled to run from Sept 26 to Oct 4, is expected to improve compared with tepid spending in 2021, when the pandemic was still raging.