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PM Srettha wants fiscal, monetary policies to work in tandem
Published on 05/02/2024
» Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin and other senior ministers called for coordinated fiscal and monetary policy moves to pull Thailand’s economy out of a spiral of negative inflation and weak growth.
Cheap imports dent steel sector
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 01/02/2024
» Thailand's capacity utilisation in the steel industry continues to decrease, following the slow economic recovery and the influx of cheap steel from China, says Tata Steel Thailand Plc (TSTH), a unit of India's largest steelmaker.
Industrial product exports to drive MPI
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 01/02/2024
» Thailand's Manufacturing Production Index (MPI) is expected to increase this year, driven by exports, despite sluggish manufacturing expansion in 2023 due to an economic slowdown.
IMF says ‘soft landing’ for economy in sight
Published on 30/01/2024
» JOHANNESBURG - The International Monetary Fund on Tuesday lifted its forecast for global economic growth, upgrading the outlook for both the United States and China — the world’s two largest economies — and citing faster-than-expected easing of inflation.
Headwinds blow on Thai lenders amid interest rate row
Published on 31/01/2024
» The escalating tug-of-war between politicians and central bankers over interest-rate levels is clouding the outlook for local banks, setting the stage for a further exodus by foreign investors.
Federation urges more stimulus
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 29/01/2024
» New stimulus programmes are badly needed during the first half of this year and should help small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), many of which have yet to benefit from state spending schemes, says the Federation of Thai SMEs.
Industry leaders support Pita ruling
Business, Post Reporters, Published on 25/01/2024
» The business sector does not expect to be affected by politics or the Constitutional Court rulings on two political cases this month, saying the government focus needs to be on the economy.
Egat, PTT seek new heads amid transition
Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 23/01/2024
» The Electricity Authority of Thailand (Egat) and national oil and gas conglomerate PTT Plc are selecting two new executives to succeed their current leaders, hoping to further drive the organisations through challenges caused by the transition from fossil fuels to renewable energy in Thailand.
Graft-busters warn govt, digital handout could be illegal
Online Reporters, Published on 16/01/2024
» The National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC) has warned the government of possible illegalities in its planned 10,000-baht digital wallet handout.
Budget in the spotlight
Business, Published on 15/01/2024
» Business leaders want the government to urge state enterprises and local government organisations to expedite the use of existing investment budgets, while launching more stimulus packages as the nation awaits the fiscal 2024 budget to push the economy forward.