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Consumers upbeat for 13th month
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 14/07/2023
» Consumer confidence rose for a 13th straight month in June and posted the highest level in 40 months since March 2020, driven by a resilient tourism sector and increasing agricultural product prices.
Shippers lower exports forecast
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 05/07/2023
» The Thai National Shippers' Council (TNSC) has trimmed its exports forecast to a range of -0.5% to 1% growth, compared with 0-1% growth previously, based on high uncertainty surrounding major trading partners the US, the EU and China, in addition to relatively high global interest rates.
Shippers still buoyant on export outlook
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 07/06/2023
» The Thai National Shippers' Council (TNSC) still believes exports can eke out growth of 0-1% this year, as it urges swift establishment of a new government to spur the country's trade competitiveness and address economic issues.
Inflation declines to 21-month low
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 07/06/2023
» The country's rate of inflation last month plunged to a 21-month low attributed to decreasing fuel prices and electricity bills as well as a high price base in May last year, with the rate expected to continue easing in June.
Chamber puts spotlight on urgent issues
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 01/06/2023
» The Thai Chamber of Commerce highlighted three urgent issues in talks held on Wednesday, with expediting the formation of a new government the priority to ensure the continuity of budget allocation.
Ministry vows to keep tabs on prices
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 27/05/2023
» During the transition period ahead of the formation of a new government, the Commerce Ministry has pledged to stay vigilant in monitoring and controlling the domestic prices of goods and services to prevent any impact on consumers.
Commerce Ministry aims to stimulate exports in H2
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 26/05/2023
» The Commerce Ministry wants to increase the value of exports by another 19.4 billion baht (around US$550 million) in the second half, providing support through the hosting of up to 350 export stimulus activities.
Uptick in consumer confidence persists
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 12/05/2023
» Consumer confidence in April rose for an 11th straight month, reaching the highest level in 38 months, helped by a reduction in Covid-19 infections, the recovery of domestic tourism and lively election campaigns nationwide.
Victorious parties urged to move fast
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 16/05/2023
» The business sector is calling for a new government to be quickly established and its policies to be agreed upon by the coalition parties, saying this will greatly affect the country's confidence.
Export forecast lowered amid global woes
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 03/05/2023
» The Thai National Shippers' Council (TNSC) has downgraded its export growth forecast for Thailand to 0-1% because of negative factors in both the US and Chinese economies, which are still highly uncertain, as well as geopolitical conflicts.