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Thai inflation uptick forecast for Q4
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 18/08/2025
» The inflation rate is likely to return to positive territory in the fourth quarter of this year, according to the Trade Policy and Strategy Office (TPSO).
Higher incomes record more debt
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 27/03/2025
» Government employees, farmers and private sector employees are the most indebted, primarily because of home and car purchases, according to a 2024 survey conducted by the Trade Policy and Strategy Office (TPSO).
Ministry prioritises SME development roadmap
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 18/12/2023
» The Commerce Ministry is committed to collaborating with private enterprises to propel the development roadmap for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), aiming to elevate the GDP share of SMEs to 6.6 trillion baht next year, up by 300 billion baht from this year.
Franchise sector set for 10% expansion
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 12/02/2021
» Thailand's franchise industry is expected to continue thriving with at least 10% growth forecast for this year, as people affected by the pandemic look for their own business, according to the Business Development Department.
Closed borders worsen labour dearth
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 31/10/2020
» A labour shortage, particularly in manpower-intensive industries such as agribusiness and food processing, is likely to intensify over the long term as the pandemic makes it difficult for foreign labour to move across borders.
Confidence rises for third straight month
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 18/09/2020
» Business sentiment rose for the third straight month in August, the highest in 12 months, boosted by the relaxation of coronavirus lockdown measures, higher farm product prices, and a recovery of sales for pickups, electrical appliances and agricultural machines.
Consumer confidence rises, stays in low range
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 08/08/2020
» Consumer confidence picked up for a third straight month in July, boosted by state relief programmes and the continued easing of coronavirus curbs.
Modern trade index craters
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 31/07/2020
» Modern trade sentiment fell to the lowest level in two years in the second quarter, as business operators fretted over the impact of the pandemic.
TDRI: Return to normal in three years
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 21/05/2020
» Thailand is likely to take up to three years to return to normal economic conditions, similar to 2019, following the pandemic, according to the Thailand Development Research Institute (TDRI).
Businesses urge further easing of lockdown
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 12/05/2020
» The private sector is calling on the government to continue easing its lockdown measures to allow other businesses, particularly those related to tourism and supply chains, to restart to curb escalating unemployment.