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New Year spending projected to be best since 2019
Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 24/12/2025
» Consumer spending in Thailand during the New Year 2026 holiday period is expected to reach 111.6 billion baht nationwide, the highest in six years and a modest year-on-year increase of 2.1%, according to the University of the Thai Chamber of Commerce (UTCC).
Delving into the details of Thailand Plus One
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 11/10/2025
» The "Thailand Plus One" initiative has stimulated investments in Thailand and its neighbouring countries for several years. However, as dynamics evolve in the region and on the global stage, the viability of this approach has come under scrutiny.
Ministry assured exports will rebound in Q4
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 04/11/2023
» The Commerce Ministry remains confident that exports will fare better this year than private sector estimates.
Thai export figures projected to improve in final quarter
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 25/10/2023
» The Commerce Ministry expects Thai exports to continue improving during the final three months of this year, resulting in a smaller contraction for 2023 than was previously projected.
Mother's Day spending projected to dip by 2.3%
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 09/08/2023
» Spending on Mother's Day is expected to drop slightly by 2.3% this year to 10.6 billion baht as consumers remain concerned about the economy.
Inflation expected to dip through year
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 07/02/2023
» The government expects the inflation rate to continuously decrease throughout this year after the rate in January declined, reaching the lowest level in nine months.
State okays target for EEC
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 16/08/2022
» The government vows to move ahead with five-year investment plans for the state flagship Eastern Economic Corridor (EEC), aiming to drive economic growth by 5% a year between 2023 and 2027 and draw a combined investment of 2.2 trillion baht.
Positive factors propel export growth
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 03/03/2022
» Thai exports are maintaining their growth momentum, expanding 8% year-on-year in January thanks to the global economic recovery, an easing of the container shortage and promotions by authorities.
New grocery store scheme to help reduce cost of living
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 11/05/2021
» The Commerce Ministry yesterday launched a fresh mobile grocery store campaign to help reduce the cost of living for people in Greater Bangkok.
UTCC predicts 2.8% growth next year
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 19/12/2020
» The Thai economy is projected to recover and record growth of 2.8% next year from a 6.3% contraction this year, according to the latest forecast by the University of the Thai Chamber of Commerce (UTCC).