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New body to run digital wallet plan
News, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 04/10/2023
» The cabinet on Tuesday resolved to form a committee tasked with directing the implementation of the government's digital money handout scheme, also known as the digital wallet project, which is expected to begin in February next year.
Pheu Thai power bid gains pace
Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 17/07/2023
» The private sector has expressed support for the Pheu Thai Party to lead the formation of a new government, saying its economic policies will help turn the economy around.
'Taobao Village' model sought for poor
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 07/11/2018
» Thailand plans to apply the Taobao Village model to help tackle poverty and raise community income via e-commerce and digital technology.
Worker debt hits high
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 27/04/2018
» Thai workers are saddled with the highest debt levels in 10 years, mainly incurred from daily consumption, vehicles, investments, residential purchases, debt repayment and medical expenses.
Foreigners may get more investment chances
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 19/12/2016
» The government is considering liberalising more service businesses for foreign investment including telecommunication, financial services and those that the Board of Investment (BoI) is seeking to attract, such as related to innovation and advanced technology.
Potential slowdown stirs fears
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 07/12/2016
» With the sluggish economy and poor export performance in the second half, the business sector is concerned that Thai economic growth may fail to reach 3.3-3.5% as forecast.
Exports down 5.78% in 2015
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 27/01/2016
» Exports fell more than expected in 2015, declining by 5.78%, their biggest drop in six years.
Politics dampens Chinese New Year
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 24/01/2014
» Consumer spending over Chinese New Year is expected to increase slightly from last year, but many people appear to be cautious about spending because of political uncertainties.
TCC offers to mediate protest talks
Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 29/11/2013
» The Thai Chamber of Commerce (TCC) has offered to mediate talks between the authorities and anti-government protesters to find a solution to ongoing political turmoil.
UN trade chief says sufficiency model ideal
News, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 18/11/2012
» The government should adopt the sufficiency economy model to protect Thailand from global economic woes, a leading United Nations economist says.