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CPN plans B100bn Bangkok mega projects
Business, Pitsinee Jitpleecheep, Published on 10/10/2023
» Retail and property developer Central Pattana Plc (CPN), the operator of Central shopping centres, plans to develop five mega mixed-use projects in Bangkok's downtown and central business district (CBD), as well as northern Bangkok, between 2023 and 2027 at a cost of over 100 billion baht.
Arcelik Hitachi committed to Thailand
Business, Pitsinee Jitpleecheep, Published on 28/09/2023
» Arcelik Hitachi Home Appliances IBC Co, the marketer and distributor of Hitachi home appliances in Thailand, plans to continue investing in the Thai market despite the planned increase in the daily minimum wage.
Retailers call for revision of tax on luxury goods
Business, Pitsinee Jitpleecheep, Published on 26/09/2023
» The new government is being urged to revise import taxes on luxury products to better align with neighbouring countries to attract foreign tourists while also strengthening Thai small and medium-sized enterprise (SME) brands to make them more competitive against the foreign brands prevailing in the country.
Outlook for spending loses its sheen
Business, Pitsinee Jitpleecheep, Published on 31/07/2023
» Spending on shopping in the second half of this year appears to be less promising than initially anticipated, mainly due to numerous challenges faced in both the domestic and international markets.
Thais expect inflation to rise again
Business, Pitsinee Jitpleecheep, Published on 26/07/2023
» Inflation remains a constant worry for Thai citizens as they display a pessimistic outlook on economic conditions, anticipating a surge in inflation and interest rates, according to the latest study by market research company Ipsos.
Sentiment forecast to remain flat in Q3
Business, Pitsinee Jitpleecheep, Published on 10/07/2023
» Retail sentiment in the third quarter is expected to remain bearish because of political challenges, according to the Thai Retailers Association (TRA).
Network touts eco-friendly packaging
Business, Pitsinee Jitpleecheep, Published on 29/06/2023
» Seven leading beverage, consumer product and packaging companies have come together to unveil the Packaging Recovery Organization Thailand Network or "PRO-Thailand Network", aimed at driving sustainable packaging management practices in Thailand.
Saha Group averse to hike in daily wage
Business, Pitsinee Jitpleecheep, Published on 01/06/2023
» Saha Group, the country's leading consumer product conglomerate, suggests the new government emphasise promoting the agricultural sector rather than a sharp increase in the daily minimum wage, as this approach would help sustainably develop the country's economy.
Sappe sets aside B1bn for new warehouse, production line
Business, Pitsinee Jitpleecheep, Published on 31/05/2023
» Sappe Plc, the manufacturer of drinks under the Sappe brand, is to build a new automated warehouse, establish a production line and implement a cost reduction scheme to cope with the new government's pledge to raise the daily minimum wage.
TCP vows to spend B500m on machinery
Business, Pitsinee Jitpleecheep, Published on 24/05/2023
» TCP Group, the manufacturer and distributor of Kratingdaeng energy drink, Mansome functional drink and Sponsor, doesn't expect any negative impacts on its business from the policies of the new government, including pledges to raise the minimum daily wage.