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Thailand closer to trade deal with non-EU countries
Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 02/03/2024
» Thailand is moving closer to concluding a free-trade agreement with four non-EU countries — Switzerland, Norway, Iceland and Liechtenstein — under the banner of the European Free Trade Association (EFTA).
Thailand recalls trade envoy after Indian protest
Online Reporters, Published on 02/03/2024
» Thailand has recalled its ambassador to the World Trade Organization (WTO) after India lodged a strong protest over remarks she made about New Delhi’s rice procurement programme, Indian media have reported.
True seeks partners for loyalty scheme
Business, Published on 16/09/2022
» SET-listed telecom operator True Corporation is gearing up to seek more business partners to participate in its TruePoints loyalty programme to drive customer engagement and pursue growth.
Thailand urges WTO to tackle Covid-19 barriers
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 20/10/2021
» Thailand has urged World Trade Organization (WTO) members to step up tackling trade barriers and provide trade facilitation for essential products to cope with Covid-19 such as vaccine production to prevent further impact on global trade expansion.
CPI sinks for 11th month in January
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 06/02/2021
» The consumer price index (CPI), a gauge of headline inflation, fell 0.34% year-on-year last month, marking the 11th straight monthly decline since March 2020.
Main CPI down on lower energy prices, govt subsidy
Reuters, Published on 05/02/2021
» The headline consumer price index (CPI) in January dropped a less than expected 0.34% from a year earlier, due to lower energy prices and a government utilities subsidy after a new coronavirous outbreak, the commerce ministry said on Friday.
Base year adjusted for calculation of CPI
Business, Post Reporters, Published on 28/01/2021
» The Commerce Ministry has adjusted the base year in calculating the consumer price index (CPI), a gauge of headline inflation, starting with January's figures to keep pace with changing social and economic conditions.
Exports above expectations
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 23/01/2021
» Exports fared better than expected for the full year of 2020, contracting 6.1% from the previous year, driven by an unexpected rise in December, ending a seven-month decline.
Exports seen up 4% this year on rising global demand
Reuters, Published on 22/01/2021
» Exports are expected to rise 4% in 2021 after declining 6% last year, while an unexpected increase in shipments was recorded in December as demand from major markets improved, the Commerce Ministry said on Friday.
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.