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B112bn glove deal gets chop
News, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 18/09/2020
» The board of the Public Warehouse Organisation (PWO) on Thursday resolved to terminate a 112.5-billion-baht surgical glove purchase contract signed with a local supplier and investigate an embezzlement allegation surrounding the project.
Cross-border movement down 7.6%
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 06/05/2020
» Thailand's cross-border trade fell by 7.6% year-on-year in the first quarter as the coronavirus hit the global economy and led bordering countries to close dozens of checkpoints.
Internal trade chief Whichai shunted over mask shortages
News, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 16/03/2020
» Internal Trade Department (ITD) chief Whichai Phochanakij was transferred to an inactive post on Sunday pending an investigation into the export of a large number of face masks just prior to their reclassification as a price-controlled product.
Strong baht battering rice shipments
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 23/09/2019
» Thai rice exports are likely to stay below targets as the strong baht weakens competitiveness in the world market.
Business sentiment barely budges
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 19/01/2019
» Business sentiment inched up for the second straight month in December as executives and business owners became more upbeat about higher government spending and investment, continued growth in tourism and exports, and the promised general election.
Chamber chairmen strike upbeat note
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 26/05/2015
» Local businesses are optimistic the Thai economy will start seeing clear signs of recovery in the third quarter thanks to growing tourism and flourishing border trade.
China mulls buying farm goods
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 12/05/2015
» Thailand looks forward to signing deals with China cover other farm products besides rice after a deal for 1 million tonnes of the grain is signed in July.
Rice export title still proves elusive
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 08/05/2015
» Thailand is unlikely to regain its crown as the world's largest rice exporter this year due to the slower-than-expected global economic recovery and a dearth of positive factors.
Weak spending expected for Loy Krathong
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 30/10/2014
» Consumer spending during the Loy Krathong festival is unlikely to be robust due to weakened domestic consumption and the stagnant economy.
Rice export target 'out of reach'
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 02/07/2013
» Critics and exporters have questioned the viability of the new commerce minister's target of selling 4-5 million tonnes of rice over the next three months.