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Warning over labour act risks
Business, Pawee Sirimai, Published on 25/07/2017
» An executive decree to regulate the employment of migrant workers and potential delays in the government's big-ticket infrastructure investment could drag on Thailand's economic growth momentum in the second half, economists caution.
MTL eyes premium growth
Business, Pawee Sirimai, Published on 25/01/2017
» Muang Thai Life Assurance (MTL) is aiming for 10% growth in gross premiums this year after delivering a 10.4% increase in 2016.
Thai economy set to hold steady
Business, Pawee Sirimai, Published on 04/01/2017
» The Thai economy looks poised for modest growth in 2017 as domestic strengths are expected to cushion larger downside risks from external headwinds, the central bank and economists say.
World Bank positive on growth
Business, Pawee Sirimai, Published on 20/12/2016
» The World Bank has revised up its forecast for Thailand's economic growth by 0.1 percentage point to 3.2% next year in anticipation that exports will pick up due to the US economic recovery.
BoT: Robust exports to buoy Q3 growth
Business, Pawee Sirimai, Published on 01/11/2016
» The economy in the third quarter could expand at a level close to the previous quarter, thanks to the second straight month of export growth in September, says a senior Bank of Thailand official.
Dean frets over future ranking
Business, Pawee Sirimai, Published on 29/09/2016
» Thailand's ranking in the World Economic Forum's (WEF) Global Competitive Index (GCI) is at risk of slipping further next year if metrics of the fourth industrial revolution development are included in the measurement.
Seminar outlines risks faced by country in second half
Business, Pawee Sirimai, Published on 05/08/2016
» The slower-than-expected global recovery, further appreciation of the baht and low commodity prices are major risks in the latter half of the year, according to the private sector and the National Economic and Social Development Board (NESDB).
JWD seeks Malaysian deal
Business, Pawee Sirimai, Published on 27/07/2016
» SET-listed JWD Infologistics Plc, an integrated inland logistics service provider, says it is in talks to acquire a Malaysian warehouse operator in a 2-billion-baht merger and acquisition deal expected to be finalised by year-end.
Institute sees 2-3% growth for plastics
Business, Pawee Sirimai, Published on 02/07/2016
» Thailand's plastics industry is expected to see moderate growth of 2-3% this year in line with the minimal growth of the economy, according to the Plastics Institute of Thailand.
More than skin-deep
Business, Pawee Sirimai, Published on 20/06/2016
» Nowadays, people are paying more attention to their health and appearance than in the past, driving the rapid growth of the cosmetics and healthcare industries.