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Consumer confidence at 26-month high in Jan
Reuters, Published on 09/02/2023
» Thai consumer confidence rose for an eighth straight month in January, bolstered by a rebound in tourism and government stimulus measures, but the high cost of living remained a worry, a survey showed on Thursday.
Monetary tightening faces challenges - Bank of Thailand
Reuters, Published on 08/02/2023
» Thailand's rate committee stuck by a pledge that monetary tightening would be gradual and measured, but noted it could be adjusted should the growth and inflation outlook shift from assessments, minutes of the meeting showed on Wednesday.
Economy may grow 4% on tourism - minister
Reuters, Published on 01/02/2023
» Thailand's economy could grow as much as 4% this year, which would be the fastest rate in five years, bolstered by a rebound in the tourism sector and increased domestic consumption, Deputy Prime Minister and Energy Minister Supattanapong Punmeechaow said on Wednesday.
Finance Ministry maintains growth outlook, expects more tourists
Reuters, Published on 27/01/2023
» The Ministry of Finance has maintained its economic growth outlook for 2023 at 3.8%, buoyed by a rebound in tourism and domestic demand, but an official said exports would slow down this year.
Toyota's Thai unit sees car sales up 7.3%
Reuters, Published on 26/01/2023
» The Thai unit of Toyota Motor Corp expects its car sales in the Southeast Asian country to rise 7.3% to 310,000 vehicles this year, the company said on Thursday.
Baht down ahead of policy decision
Reuters, Published on 25/01/2023
» Asian emerging markets trickled back to life on Wednesday after the Lunar New Year holiday, with the baht dipping ahead of a central bank policy rate decision, while Singapore shares hit a near nine-month high ahead of inflation data.
Thailand beats 2022 tourism target with 11.15m arrivals
Reuters, Published on 24/01/2023
» Thailand received 11.15 million foreign visitors in 2022, a surge from just about 428,000 the previous year when broad travel curbs were in place, tourism ministry data showed on Tuesday.
Elephant camp adds more jumbos as Chinese tourists return
Reuters, Published on 21/01/2023
» PHUKET: An elephant camp has purchased six new jumbos to welcome tourists and returning Chinese visitors, offering activities from elephant rides to elephant showers, the owner said.
Lunar New Year spending seen at 3-yr high
Reuters, Published on 19/01/2023
» Thailand's consumer spending over the Lunar New Year period could rise 13.6% to 45 billion baht (US$1.36 billion), a three-year high, as the economy recovers and China's border reopening bolsters tourism, a university survey showed on Thursday.
Consumer confidence at 25-month high in Dec
Reuters, Published on 12/01/2023
» Thai consumer confidence rose for a seventh straight month in December, reaching a 25-month high, boosted by improved economic activity and higher foreign tourist arrivals, a survey showed on Thursday.