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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.
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.