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Joint panel says growth could weaken to 2% in 2020
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 06/02/2020
» The Joint Standing Committee on Commerce, Industry and Banking (JSCCIB) has cut its forecast for 2020 GDP growth to 2-2.5% from a previous projection of 2.5-3%, citing economic difficulties aggravated by the novel coronavirus outbreak.
Avalanches kill nearly 40 in eastern Turkey
AFP, Published on 05/02/2020
» ANKARA - At least 33 people were killed in eastern Turkey Wednesday by a second avalanche which buried a team of rescuers searching for people hit by the first the day before.
'Economic forest' bid to cut PM2.5
News, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 30/01/2020
» The Thai Chamber of Commerce recommends the government reduce income and land taxes for private sector enterprises which turn their empty land into green areas to help relieve the impact of toxic PM2.5 dust.
Headwinds push growth below 2.5%, says chamber
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 30/01/2020
» Widespread drought, a strong baht, disarray over the annual budget, toxic dust and the latest deadly virus outbreak may bludgeon Thailand's economic growth to below 2.5% this year, says the Thai Chamber of Commerce.
Headwinds push growth below 2.5%, says UTCC
Published on 29/01/2020
» Widespread drought, a strong baht, disarray over the annual budget, toxic dust and the latest deadly virus outbreak may bludgeon Thailand’s economic growth to below 2.5% this year, says the Thai Chamber of Commerce.
Panel outlines support measures
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 09/01/2020
» Business operators are calling for the government to beef up measures to support companies and Thais to assist with soaring operating and living costs amid high economic uncertainty this year, mainly driven by rising oil prices as a result of US-Iran military tensions.
Top business groups see GDP growth of 2.5%-3% this year
Published on 08/01/2020
» Leading business associations on Wednesday projected economic growth of 2.5%-3.0% this year in the face of a global slowdown and volatile exchange rates amid heightened Iran-US tensions.
Exporters fret over trade effect of recent conflict
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 07/01/2020
» Exporters and the Commerce Ministry are concerned the US-Iran conflict may stymie global trade if the standoff worsens.
Economy, equality and climate top 2020 wish list
News, Post Reporters, Published on 01/01/2020
» With 2020 upon us, boosting the grassroots economy, a depreciation of the baht and a clear vision for the country's digital economy are on many businesses' wish lists this year.
UTCC: Festival spending veers to 14-year low among Thais
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 25/12/2019
» Festive spending during the New Year holiday is expected to increase only 1.9% this year, the lowest rate in the 14 years the survey has been conducted, as Thais remain cautious about their spending because of the poor economy.