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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).
Survey identifies promising business sectors in 2026
Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 17/12/2025
» Digital services, health and wellness, and businesses with solid environmental, social and governance (ESG) attributes remain promising next year, according to a survey by the University of the Thai Chamber of Commerce (UTCC).
Thai Chamber of Commerce submits economic growth plan
Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 24/11/2025
» The Thai Chamber of Commerce submitted a white paper outlining strategies to boost the country’s economic growth to Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul on Monday, which it hopes the government will incorporate into a national economic strategy.
Private sector launches anti-corruption drive
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 19/11/2025
» The Joint Standing Committee on Commerce, Industry and Banking (JSCCIB) has established a working group called "Zero Corruption: JSCCIB and Friends Won't Tolerate It" to declare the Thai private sector's opposition to all forms of corruption.
New cabinet lifts consumer confidence
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 09/10/2025
» The consumer confidence index (CCI) in September rose for the first time in eight months as consumers are optimistic about the government's economic stimulus measures, according to the University of the Thai Chamber of Commerce (UTCC).
Thai household debt surges to four-year high
Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 25/09/2025
» Average household debt in Thailand has surged by 22% from a year ago to reach a four-year high of 740,596 baht, according to a survey by the University of the Thai Chamber of Commerce (UTCC).
New round of EU FTA talks set
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 23/09/2025
» The conclusion of the Indonesia-European Union (EU) free trade agreement (FTA) does not affect Thailand's ongoing negotiations with the EU, with the seventh round of discussions set for the end of this month.
FDI outlook is rosy for developing Southeast Asian nations
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 12/09/2025
» Developing Asian countries are capable of attracting foreign direct investment (FDI) even as global FDI dropped for the third consecutive year in 2024, according to UN Trade and Development (Unctad).
Ministry draws up steps to tout Banthat Thong
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 19/08/2025
» The Commerce Ministry has proposed four urgent measures to position Banthat Thong Road as a global landmark for street food.
Tariff to reduce 2026 exports by B275bn
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 06/08/2025
» Thai exports are projected to dip by roughly 275 billion baht in value next year, or 1.48% of GDP as a result of the US's 19% reciprocal tariff, according to the University of the Thai Chamber of Commerce (UTCC).