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Agency eager to double tally of 'Tong Chom' markets
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 17/04/2025
» The Department of Internal Trade (DIT) plans to double the number of high-potential "Tong Chom" markets from 50 to 100 by 2026, anticipating they will generate 2.2 billion baht this year.
Stimulus measures boost consumer confidence for 3rd month
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 15/01/2025
» Thai consumer confidence rose for a third consecutive month in December as sentiment was bolstered by government stimulus measures and tourism, according to the University of the Thai Chamber of Commerce (UTCC).
Loy Krathong spending to hit 8-year high
Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 23/11/2023
» Consumer spending during the Loy Krathong festival is projected to be the highest in eight years, driven by higher confidence in the country’s economic prospects.
Consumer confidence up for fifth month in a row
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 11/11/2022
» Consumer confidence increased for the fifth straight month in October, hitting a 10-month high, boosted by strong exports, a recovery in tourism and the easing of the pandemic.
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.
Loy Krathong spending set to shrink
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 17/11/2021
» Overall consumer spending during Loy Krathong is likely to remain sluggish this year because people remain concerned about the reoccurrence of Covid-19 outbreaks and relatively poor economic conditions.
Survey: Firms jittery over protests
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 29/10/2020
» Businesses have expressed their mounting concerns about the ongoing political strife, saying the escalating protests are rubbing salt into wounds of an economy that has already been battered by the pandemic.