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More bang for bucks, but how low can the baht go?
Spectrum, Nanchanok Wongsamuth, Published on 13/09/2015
» Late last month, when the baht was 35.95 against the United States dollar, Jeremy (not his real name) withdrew half a million baht from his bank account and sold them for US dollars at a foreign exchange dealer on Asok Road.
Floods foil SCG cement growth target
Business, Nanchanok Wongsamuth, Published on 31/10/2013
» Siam Cement Group (SCG), Thailand's top industrial conglomerate, expects the recent floods to cut full-year growth in cement sales to 5% from an original forecast of 7%.
Cosmetics group urges boost from state
Business, Nanchanok Wongsamuth, Published on 05/10/2013
» Cosmetics exports could grow from 140 billion baht annually to 200 billion by 2020 with help from the government to expand their reach, says the Thai Cosmetic Manufacturers Association (TCMA).
Mahathir: Study EU problems
Business, Nanchanok Wongsamuth, Published on 18/09/2013
» Asean members need to study the proposed formation of an EU-type entity thoroughly before forming an economic community, or else the grouping could suffer a similar fate as its European counterpart, says former Malaysian prime minister Mahathir Mohamad.
Export target unlikely to be achieved
Business, Nanchanok Wongsamuth, Published on 12/07/2013
» Exports of electrical and electronic goods are apt to drop year-on-year in the fourth quarter, prompting the Electrical and Electronics Institute (EEI) to suggest the 2013 export growth target of 2.5% is unlikely to be met amid the sluggish world economy.
Exporters slash growth outlook to 3%
Business, Nanchanok Wongsamuth, Published on 02/07/2013
» Exporters have cut their shipment growth projection this year to 3% from 5% on high farm prices and volatile currency exchange rates.
Asean single currency not on the cards
Business, Nanchanok Wongsamuth, Published on 07/06/2013
» NAY PYI TAW : Asean business leaders yesterday dismissed the idea of a single currency among Asean members, saying it would do more harm than good.
Baht gain dings industrial sector's GDP
Business, Nanchanok Wongsamuth, Published on 19/04/2013
» Thailand's gross domestic product (GDP) growth for the industrial sector is expected to dip to a range of 1.5% to 2.5% this year if the baht averages 28 to the US dollar for all of 2013, says the Industry Ministry.
Toray places B17bn bet on carbon fibre
Business, Nanchanok Wongsamuth, Published on 21/03/2013
» Japan's Toray Industries, the integrated chemicals group, is spending 17 billion baht in Thailand to double sales revenue here by 2020.
Hemaraj puts B40bn aside for investment
Business, Nanchanok Wongsamuth, Published on 07/02/2013
» The SET-listed Hemaraj Land and Development Plc (HEMRAJ) has set aside 40 billion baht for investments for the next five years.