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Thai consumer spending tightens
Business, Post Reporters, Published on 26/05/2025
» Quiet tourist attractions with fewer guests and complaints from local merchants about stagnant purchasing power have become more pronounced, as the Thai economy braces for another slump in the second quarter, which is typically a low season for spending.
Pridiyathorn warns over energy policy
News, Post Reporters, Published on 02/03/2024
» MR Pridiyathorn Devakula, a former deputy prime minister, issued an open letter to Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin on Friday urging the government to revise its energy policy before it is too late.
Populist policies face scrutiny
Business, Post Reporters, Published on 20/11/2023
» Among the economic policies proposed by the Srettha Thavisin government, the most hotly disputed item is the 10,000-baht digital wallet handout, which has drawn much criticism regarding its possible impact on public debt.
Price cuts for petrol, sugar
Post Reporters, Published on 31/10/2023
» The cabinet on Tuesday resolved to cut retail petrol and sugar prices, to help keep down the cost of living.
Petrol price cut next week
Post Reporters, Published on 24/10/2023
» The cabinet on Tuesday approved in principle a 2.5 baht per litre reduction in the pump price of gasohol 91 for three months, probably from Oct 31, the energy minister said.
'Ultraman' to deploy on select train routes this month
News, Post Reporters, Published on 02/10/2022
» The State Railway of Thailand (SRT) will deploy the "Ultraman", its newest diesel-electric train, on select routes this month, according to its governor Niruj Maneepun.
Oil marketing margin defended
News, Post Reporters, Published on 07/07/2022
» The Energy Ministry has defended its oil marketing margin, which is partly blamed for keeping fuel prices high, saying the situation is under control despite two former finance ministers urging the government to do better in shoring up the depleted Oil Fuel Fund.
40m to benefit from fuel price plan: govt
News, Post Reporters, Published on 24/03/2022
» At least 40 million people are expected to benefit from the government's 10-point plan to ease the impact of fuel price increases arising from the Ukraine-Russia crisis, said government spokesman Thanakorn Wangboonkongchana.
Price hikes hit over 200 goods items
News, Post Reporters, Published on 22/10/2021
» The prices of some 204 goods and services have risen during the past 12 months, according to the Trade Policy and Strategy Office (TPSO).
MPI increases for 15 straight months
Business, Post Reporters, Published on 29/08/2018
» The Office of Industrial Economics (OIE) has reported the manufacturing production index (MPI) in July rose 4.64% year-on-year to 112.6, helped by growth in exports as well as consumer confidence and industry sentiment indicators.