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Thai Chamber of Commerce frets over tariff impact on Thai exports
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 21/11/2024
» The University of the Thai Chamber of Commerce (UTCC) anticipates that President-elect Donald Trump's foreign trade policies could impact Thailand's export sector and the broader economy.
Farmers warned of threat posed by GM Chinese corn
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 28/06/2024
» The Trade Policy and Strategy Office (TPSO) is warning farmers and cassava growers to be wary of genetically modified (GM) corn development in China because of its potential to be used as a substitute for cassava in the production of animal feed and ethanol.
Going against the grain
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 16/05/2024
» The government's plan to sell old rice stored in warehouses for a decade in northeastern Thailand stunned some onlookers, leading to concerns about the adverse impact on public health.
Cabinet okays another B560bn in borrowing for 2024
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 14/02/2024
» The cabinet yesterday approved an additional 560 billion baht in new borrowing for fiscal 2024, bringing total new borrowing for the fiscal year to more than 754 billion.
PM piles pressure on BoT
News, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 07/02/2024
» The Bank of Thailand's (BoT) monetary policy committee (MPC) has come under pressure today following Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin's public call for a 25 basis point rate cut.
How the Red Sea attacks affect shipping
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 19/01/2024
» Starting from mid-November 2023, the Houthi rebel group based in Yemen and backed by Iran has been conducting numerous attacks on commercial ships in the Red Sea, displaying no indication that they will relent.
Executives upbeat on gem and jewellery export outlook
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 03/05/2023
» Exports of gems and jewellery (excluding gold) are expected to grow by 10% this year as demand in the high-end segment remains strong.
Production cost steady amid higher power bills
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 22/04/2023
» Prices of fresh food remain stable and electricity bills have yet to impact manufacturers' production costs, according to the Internal Trade Department.
Agencies predict economic uptick
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 12/04/2023
» Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha is feeling upbeat regarding Thailand's economic recovery, citing the forecasts of several reputable economic agencies including the Asian Development Bank (ADB) and Japan Center for Economic Research (JCER) that anticipate a rebound in 2023 and 2024.
Consumer confidence rises again as recovery continues
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 13/01/2023
» Consumer and business sentiment in December rose to the highest level in three years, driven by Thailand's economic recovery and a surge in foreign tourist arrivals.