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Baht posts biggest gain in a week
Published on 11/07/2023
» The baht and the South Korean won led gains among Asian currencies in an overall positive session on Tuesday as the dollar lost ground after US Federal Reserve officials signalled their rate-tightening cycle was nearing its end.
Wealth of Thailand's 50 richest on Forbes list rises to $173bn
Business, Online Reporters, Published on 06/07/2023
» The Chearavanont Brothers of the Charoen Pokphand (CP) Group have retained the top spot on the 2023 Forbes list of Thailand’s 50 richest, with the combined wealth of all tycoons rising by almost 15% to US$173 billion.
Thailand targets 25m tourists this year
Post Reporters, Published on 02/07/2023
» Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha has urged agencies concerned to streamline procedures so the country can achieve the target of receiving 25 million tourists this year, deputy government spokesperson Traisuree Taisaranakul said on Sunday.
SET orders progress update on Stark reports
Business, Post Reporters, Published on 10/06/2023
» The Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET) has told Stark Corporation to clarify its progress regarding preparation of its 2022 financial statement and a special audit report, as well as issues surrounding the company's bond payment defaults.
Commerce Ministry keeps export growth target
Published on 25/05/2023
» The Ministry of Commerce still believes the country’s exports will grow by 1% to 2% this year, a senior official said on Thursday, amid slowing global demand.
Exports of rice surge to 2.8m tonnes
News, Published on 21/05/2023
» Rice exports topped 2.79 million tonnes from January to April with the volume for the entire year forecast to exceed 8 million tonnes, the government said.
10m foreign tourists since January: govt
News, Post Reporters, Published on 21/05/2023
» Thailand has welcomed almost 10 million foreign tourists since January, generating about 391 billion baht in revenue. The government expects the number of Chinese tourists to reach 7 million this year.
Practice what you preach
Business, Post Reporters, Published on 15/05/2023
» Political parties promised several populist pledges for the general election to entice voters, including a controversial 10,000-baht handout via digital wallets to those aged 16 and over; a hike in minimum daily wages to 600 baht; an increase of minimum monthly salaries for university graduates to 25,000 baht; debt suspension for farmers; an immediate cut in electricity tariffs; and a rise in the monthly allowance for people aged 60 and over to 3,000-5,000 baht, up from 600-1,000 baht.
'No gift' campaign launched
News, Post Reporters, Published on 29/04/2023
» The National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC) has urged the private sector not to offer bribes to government officers and advised them to impose internal measures to curb the illegal practice.
Sky-high summer surge
Business, Published on 24/04/2023
» Greater power usage during the summer months is heating up electricity prices as people crank up air conditioners.