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Exports dip for first time in 20 months
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 29/11/2022
» Thai exports in October shrank for the first time in 20 months, as the tight monetary policy to curb inflation among major trading partners affected purchasing power and economic activity.
Inflation expected to peak in third quarter
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 06/09/2022
» Thailand's inflation is expected to peak in the third quarter and decelerate in the final quarter, leading the rate for the whole year to move in line with the Commerce Ministry's 2022 target of 6%.
Consumer sentiment improving
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 12/08/2022
» Consumer confidence picked up for the second straight month in July, boosted by improved business activities following the continued easing of Covid-19 control measures.
Inflation close to hitting 14-year high
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 06/07/2022
» Price pressures will persist into the third quarter, the Commerce Ministry has admitted, after the country's headline inflation rate hit a near-14-year high in June.
UTCC notes sentiment uptick in December
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 14/01/2022
» Consumer and business sentiment rose in December, supported by the easing of Covid-19 restrictions, more tourism revenue and fresh government stimulus packages.
Ministry keeps inflation average at 1.5%
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 06/01/2022
» Despite a sharp rise in the prices of fresh food such as vegetables, pork, eggs, cooking oil, rice and curry, the Commerce Ministry is maintaining its headline inflation forecast in the range of 0.7% to 2.4% (average of 1.5%) this year.
Inflation set to increase next year
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 04/12/2021
» Rising product prices based on higher demand and persistently high oil prices are expected to drive Thailand's headline inflation to grow by 0.7% to 2.4% (an average of 1.5%) next year, from 0.8% to 1.2% this year, according to the Commerce Ministry.
Construction Materials Price Index set to rise in Q2 on better outlook
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 29/04/2021
» Better prospects for the construction industry are expected to further push up the Construction Materials Price Index (CMI) in the second quarter, following its rise the first three months this year, driven by higher steel prices.
State sets September for new strategic trade plan
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 19/04/2021
» A new five-year strategic trade plan for Thailand is expected to be completed this September to guide state agencies in the post-pandemic period, helping them better understand trends in the bio-, circular and green (BCG) economy, says the Trade Policy and Strategy Office (TPSO).
Commerce launches new site
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 30/01/2021
» The Commerce Ministry has launched the MOC Online One-Stop Service, gathering 85 services covering new business registration, intellectual property, international and internal trade, earlier provided by nine agencies under the ministry, on one site.