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Bank of Thailand urged to cut rates as smaller firms continue to suffer
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 30/01/2024
» Thailand's economic situation is worse than expected and the Bank of Thailand (BoT) is being urged to cut interest rates on commercial bank loans to reduce the burden of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs).
Exporters told to keep tabs on hotspots in the Middle East
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 29/01/2024
» The strategic planning unit of the Commerce Ministry has advised all stakeholders to monitor the attacks in the Red Sea and the Israel-Hamas war to assess the potential impacts.
Chamber conveys nerves over domestic prospects
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 26/01/2024
» The University of the Thai Chamber of Commerce (UTCC) has expressed concern about domestic economic prospects after the Fiscal Policy Office (FPO) on Wednesday trimmed its GDP projection for 2023 to 1.8% growth.
FPO picks 2.8% growth, as govt ducks 'crisis' tag
News, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 25/01/2024
» The government has insisted the country's economy is "in bad shape", citing a report on last year's economic expansion and a projection of this year's growth compiled by the Fiscal Policy Office (FPO).
New business registrations in 2023 reached decade high
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 24/01/2024
» Thai entrepreneurs rushed to establish new businesses last year, tallying over 85,000, the highest in a decade, with registered capital worth 560 billion baht.
Srettha calls for an end to red tape
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 24/01/2024
» Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin on Tuesday ordered all ministries to undertake significant regulatory and legal reforms to facilitate the ease of doing business, aiming to complete the process this year.
Free trade talks slated to resume with EU
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 20/01/2024
» Thailand is scheduled to host the second round of talks for the Thailand-EU Free Trade Agreement (FTA) from Jan 22-26 in Bangkok, with an aim to conclude the negotiations in 2025.
Official calls for speedy education reform
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 16/01/2024
» Thailand needs to accelerate educational development immediately to align with the requirements of trade and investment as the educational system is perceived as insufficient in addressing the dynamic demands of rapidly evolving industries.
Consumer confidence continues uptick
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 12/01/2024
» Consumer confidence rose for a fifth consecutive month in December, reaching the highest level in 46 months since March 2020, propped up by government measures to reduce electricity and fuel prices.
Exports on course for 1% dip last year
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 10/01/2024
» The Thai National Shippers' Council (TNSC) is maintaining its export forecast at -1% for 2023, despite the sector showing signs of recovery and expansion in the final quarter.