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Shippers offer mixed review of government
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 28/07/2025
» Dhanakorn Kasetrsuwan, chairman of the Thai National Shippers' Council (TNSC), assessed the government's performance over the past year by categorising progress in three groups: achievements, pending tasks, and areas of concern.
Thai Chamber of Commerce sees growth at 2.4-2.9%
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 14/01/2025
» The Thai Chamber of Commerce (TCC) anticipates the economy will grow by 2.4-2.9% and exports will rise by 1.5-2.5% this year while inflation will remain low in a range of 0.8-1.2%.
Chamber backs BoT's policy rate decision
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 20/12/2024
» The Thai Chamber of Commerce supports the Bank of Thailand's decision to leave its policy rate unchanged at 2.25%, viewing it as appropriate given the economic recovery.
Sizing up the recovery scheme
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 30/11/2024
» The economic slowdown across the industrial, agricultural and trade sectors, coupled with a persistently high level of household debt, have hampered low-income earners and entrepreneurs, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs).
Consumer confidence on the up after months of declines
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 15/11/2024
» Consumer confidence improved for the first time in eight months in October because of fewer consumer concerns regarding the floods and improved economic conditions as a result of government measures.
Retailers seek review of cash handout conditions
Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 13/11/2024
» Retailers are asking the government to review the eligibility conditions for the second phase of its 10,000-baht handout to ensure the target groups are helped, in particular vulnerable groups affected by the economic slowdown.
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.
Recovery project targets small firms
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 16/10/2024
» The Commerce Ministry is working with government agencies to launch a nationwide economic recovery project over five months to assist small businesses, ease expenses and reduce the cost of living.
Consumer confidence slips to 14-month low
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 11/10/2024
» Thai consumer confidence dropped for a seventh consecutive month in September to a 14-month low, attributed to concerns over a global economic slowdown and the floods in the country.
Fuel, vegetable prices push up inflation
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 08/10/2024
» The consumer price index (CPI) rose for a sixth consecutive month in September, up by 0.61% year-on-year, driven by higher prices of diesel and some vegetables.