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Inflation to remain muted until April
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 06/01/2021
» The consumer price index (CPI), a gauge of headline inflation, is expected to remain in negative territory in the first quarter this year, rebounding to positive from April with availability of a Covid-19 vaccine anticipated.
Index sees gains in August
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 10/09/2020
» Consumer sentiment rose for a fourth straight month in August, boosted by the continued easing of coronavirus curbs, state relief programmes, the Bank of Thailand's decision to keep its policy rate unchanged and lower diesel prices.
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.
Inflation set to slip below 0.8% mark
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 06/03/2020
» Inflation may slip below the projected average of 0.8% (a range of 0.4-1.2%) because of relatively poor consumption and low oil prices caused by the Covid-19 epidemic, according to the Commerce Ministry.
Private sector drafting proposals for state's consideration
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 21/11/2019
» A group of leading businesses next week is scheduled to bring proposals to the government for stimulating the local economy and offsetting the impact of the global slowdown, the ongoing trade war, the stronger baht and tech disruption.
Modern trade set to see surge
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 08/05/2019
» Modern trade is expected to post strong growth this year, boosted by urbanisation and an upgrade of traditional retail shops to modern trade to cope with changing consumer behaviour.
Commodities elevate February CPI
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 02/03/2019
» Consumer prices surged in February, driven by fresh food, some farm products and oil prices.
Poll, VAT refund set to increase spending
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 25/01/2019
» Modern trade sentiment is expected to become more bullish in the first quarter this year as the upcoming general election and the value-added tax (VAT) refund for Chinese New Year shopping could spur a shopping spree among consumers.
Political woes add to consumer blues
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 05/01/2019
» Consumer sentiment fell for a fourth straight month in December as the public fretted over the impact of the deepening US-China trade war and uncertainty surrounding Thailand's political situation.
Inflation reached 4-year high in 2018
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 03/01/2019
» Thailand's annual headline inflation rose to a four-year high in 2018, boosted by energy and house rent, but the rate still moved in the target range set by the government.