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Land bridge to be expedited
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 17/10/2023
» Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin has ordered acceleration of the southern land bridge connecting Chumphon on the eastern coast along the Gulf of Thailand to Ranong along the Andaman Sea.
Private sector monitoring Mideast
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 10/10/2023
» The business sector is closely monitoring the conflict between Israel and Hamas, as it is concerned about escalating violence and the potential impact on trade relations between Thailand and Israel, worth an estimated 40 billion baht.
Analyst cuts Thai growth projection
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 29/09/2023
» The University of the Thai Chamber of Commerce (UTCC) has trimmed its economic growth forecast for this year to 3%, down from 3.6% estimated in December last year, primarily because of lower than expected exports and delays in state budget preparation.
Hundreds of firms probed in nominee hunt
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 18/09/2023
» The Business Development Department has investigated 439 companies suspected of acting as nominees for foreign firms in an effort to curb the "grey" market in fiscal 2023, with legal entities engaging in potential nominee activities discovered in Chiang Mai and Chon Buri provinces.
Digital economy requires readiness
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 04/09/2023
» Both the government and the private sector are being advised to speed up preparation to cope with changes and economic disparities caused by rapid digital economy development.
Sri Lanka free trade pact slated for 2024
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 28/08/2023
» Thailand and Sri Lanka expect to sign a free trade agreement (FTA) in early 2024 as the two parties aim for three more rounds of talks this year to conclude the negotiations, according to the chief of the Trade Negotiations Department.
Exports decline for 10th straight month
Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 25/08/2023
» The value of Thai exports dropped for a 10th consecutive month in July, and by more than forecast, mainly because global commodity prices have fallen back from the highs reached last year in the first few months of the Russia-Ukraine war.
Fruit exports fare well in first 5 months
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 11/08/2023
» Thai fruit remained popular during the first five months of this year, as demonstrated by the utilisation of free trade agreement (FTA) benefits by exporters, especially with regard to shipments bound for China.
Shippers eye state help with exports
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 09/08/2023
» Thai shippers have reiterated their calls for the expedited formation of a new government to swiftly allocate funds for activities to increase exports, which have remained sluggish for several months.
Shipments to China forecast to grow 1%
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 11/07/2023
» Despite China's slow economic recovery, the Commerce Ministry still expects Thai exports to the mainland to eke out 1% growth this year to US$3.47 billion.