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Trade tensions remain on edge
Business, Published on 19/05/2025
» After the US announced on April 9 it would temporarily suspend tariff hikes on several countries for 90 days, the global trade sector breathed a sigh of relief.
Chinese firm probed
News, Published on 02/04/2025
» The government is stepping up its probe into other construction projects linked to the Chinese contractor of the State Audit Office's (SAO) under-construction building that collapsed in Bangkok during last Friday's earthquake.
Bank of Thailand chief chided over revealing policy stance
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 26/10/2024
» Finance Minister Pichai Chunha-vajira has cautioned the Bank of Thailand (BoT) governor for saying during an interview with foreign media that it is not Thailand's policy to make continuous interest rate cuts, following the central bank surprisingly trimming the country's policy rate by 0.25 percentage points to 2.25% on Oct 16.
All eyes on Thai baht
Business, Published on 23/09/2024
» The direction of the Thai currency for the remainder of the year is critical for local industries after the Federal Reserve cut interest rates as expected last Wednesday, putting more pressure on the Bank of Thailand's Monetary Policy Committee (MPC), which has held steady on rates since last year.
Tourist entry fees confirmed
Published on 14/02/2023
» The cabinet on Tuesday endorsed entry fees for international arrivals of 150 and 300 baht to start in June, except for one-day visitors, according to the tourism and sports minister.
Plant-based food exports set to soar
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 25/10/2022
» Export prospects look promising for Thai plant-based food, with expected growth of more than 20% this year driven by rising numbers of health-conscious consumers, innovations, and an increasing global population, according to the Thai Food Processors Association.
Fallout from an 'economic war'
Business, Published on 19/09/2022
» Thailand's customs-cleared export value continued to expand for a 17th consecutive month in July, but the growth rate slowed to 4.3% year-on-year after robust gains of 11.9% in June, 10.5% in May, 9.9% in April and 19.5% in March, which was the highest level since records began in 1991.
Caught in the crosshairs
Business, Published on 08/02/2021
» Feb 1 marked a return to the dark days of military rule for Myanmar. Concerns abound about how the coup will not only destabilise any progress in building democratic principles, but also freeze lucrative foreign investments and economic liberalisation.
CP-Tesco ruling riles rivals
Business, Published on 16/11/2020
» A recent ruling by the Office of the Trade Competition Commission (OTCC) raised eyebrows when it granted conditional approval to the acquisition of the local retail business of Tesco by Charoen Pokphand (CP) Group, causing some to question if the Thai conglomerate has a monopoly.
Somkid orders price hike curbs
News, Published on 24/10/2018
» The Commerce Ministry is being ordered to take more effective measures to combat unreasonable consumer product price hikes, while continuing to boost the grassroots economy.