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Govt plans to increase budget by B122bn to fund handout scheme
Reuters, Published on 20/05/2024
» The government is seeking to increase the 2024 fiscal budget by 122 billion baht to fund its signature handout scheme, its Budget Bureau chief said on Monday, only a month after a delayed 3.48 trillion baht budget was passed.
China's exports and imports return to growth
Reuters, Published on 09/05/2024
» BEIJING: China's exports and imports returned to growth in April after contracting in the previous month, customs data showed on Thursday, signalling an encouraging improvement in demand at home and overseas in a boost to a shaky economic recovery.
Consumer confidence falls for first time in 8 months
Reuters, Published on 10/04/2024
» Consumer confidence fell for the first time in eight months in March due to slow economic recovery and higher living costs, a survey showed on Wednesday.
Business group maintains GDP growth forecast
Reuters, Published on 03/04/2024
» Thailand's economy is expected to grow 2.8% to 3.3% this year, a leading joint business group said on Wednesday, maintaining a previous forecast.
Household debt rises to 91.3% of GDP
Reuters, Published on 29/03/2024
» The ratio of household debt to gross domestic product in Thailand rose slightly to 91.3% at the end of 2023 from 91% in September, the Bank of Thailand said on Friday, as the economy slowed.
Exports up 3.6%, below forecast
Reuters, Published on 26/03/2024
» Thailand’s exports rose for the seventh straight month in February, but at a much slower pace, missing analysts’ forecasts, as shipments to China and Japan contracted.
Consumer confidence at 48-month high
Reuters, Published on 07/03/2024
» Thai consumer confidence rose in February, reaching the highest level in 48 months, bolstered by government support measures and tourism, a survey showed on Thursday.
Business group keeps growth outlook at 2.8%-3.3%
Reuters, Published on 06/03/2024
» Thailand's economy is expected to grow 2.8%-3.3% this year, maintaining a previous forecast, a leading joint business group said on Wednesday.
Exports rise for sixth straight month
Reuters, Published on 23/02/2024
» Thailand's customs-cleared exports rose for the sixth consecutive month in January and were up 10% annually or more than expected, the Commerce Ministry said on Friday.
Industrial sentiment index rises in Jan
Reuters, Published on 21/02/2024
» The Thai industrial sentiment index rose in January on increased domestic demand, tourism and exports, the Federation of Thai Industries (FTI) said on Wednesday.