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Songkran spending to surge to B125bn
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 05/04/2023
» Spending sentiment for the upcoming Songkran festival is expected to be lively as people have been hesitant for many months, but the country's economy is showing signs of recovery, driven by rapidly reviving tourism.
Valentine's spending to hit B2.39bn
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 08/02/2023
» Spending on Valentine's Day this year is projected to top 2.39 billion baht, jumping 57.1% from last year and the first increase in five years, according to a University of the Thai Chamber of Commerce (UTCC) survey.
Index sees gains in August
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 10/09/2020
» Consumer sentiment rose for a fourth straight month in August, boosted by the continued easing of coronavirus curbs, state relief programmes, the Bank of Thailand's decision to keep its policy rate unchanged and lower diesel prices.
Businesses won't budge on wages
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 27/07/2019
» A group of business leaders has reiterated their opposition to any plans by the government to raise the daily minimum wage to 400 baht nationwide, warning a nationwide flat rate will deliver a heavy blow to the Thai economy in the long run and weaken the country's competitiveness.
Farm income, trade pacts high on agenda
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 19/07/2019
» Jurin Laksanawisit, the newly installed deputy prime minister and commerce minister, vows to push ahead with an income guarantee for farmers, export stimulus, cost-of-living supervision and trade talks as his top priorities.
Confidence at 4-month low
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 27/02/2019
» Business confidence dropped in January to the lowest level in four months because of low purchasing power and farm product prices, while exports suffered from the US-China trade war.