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Consumer confidence hits 8-month low
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 10/06/2016
» Consumer confidence fell for a fifth straight month in May and hit an eight-month low as Thais fretted about the slower-than-expected economic recovery, low commodity prices, drought conditions and weak exports.
Small operators continue to struggle
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 27/05/2016
» Thai small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) remain depressed as sales and profits continue to fall and tight liquidity weakens their overall competitiveness, reports the latest survey by the University of the Thai Chamber of Commerce (UTCC).
Drought sparks rice price surge
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 18/05/2016
» Thai rice prices have soared to a two-year high on anticipated lower supply in light of widespread drought conditions.
State names risky companies on blacklist
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 16/05/2016
» The government has put 18,756 companies on the blacklist of firms that pose a risk to do business with as they have not given the exact locations of their offices or submitted annual financial statements as required.
Confusion dulls gem, jewellery fair lustre
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 05/05/2016
» Thailand's prestigious gem and jewellery fair is in disarray with both a state agency and private association claiming they will hold the event on the same day and at the same venue.
Workers' debts keep piling up
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 29/04/2016
» Thai workers are saddled with the highest debts in eight years amid the poor economy and inadequate income to cover their daily expenses, forcing many to rely on loan sharks, according to a recent survey.
Gem exports tipped for bright future
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 27/04/2016
» Gem and jewellery exports are expected to fare better than forecast earlier, boosted by government support and an economic recovery in the US.
Prime minister cracks whip on stalled plans
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 23/04/2016
» Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha has instructed all ministries to speed up preparation of 20-year strategic plans as part of the country's long-term reform efforts.
State vows to dispose of rotten rice
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 21/04/2016
» The government vows to dispose of all 2.4 million tonnes of substandard rice stocks this year while committing to sell the entire 11.6 million tonnes in state stocks as soon as possible.
Call for rise in minimum wage
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 20/04/2016
» The government is being urged to raise the daily minimum wage by 5-7% in a bid to ease the hardship of farmers and working people whose income cannot meet their expenses.