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Shippers predict 2% export drop
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 01/07/2016
» Thai shippers have revised down their export forecast this year to a 2% contraction from a flat reading projected earlier, citing further hurdles in the global economy, especially in the euro zone.
Consumer confidence hits 8-month low
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 10/06/2016
» Consumer confidence fell for a fifth straight month in May and hit an eight-month low as Thais fretted about the slower-than-expected economic recovery, low commodity prices, drought conditions and weak exports.
Prime minister cracks whip on stalled plans
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 23/04/2016
» Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha has instructed all ministries to speed up preparation of 20-year strategic plans as part of the country's long-term reform efforts.
State names risky companies on blacklist
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 16/05/2016
» The government has put 18,756 companies on the blacklist of firms that pose a risk to do business with as they have not given the exact locations of their offices or submitted annual financial statements as required.
Drought sparks rice price surge
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 18/05/2016
» Thai rice prices have soared to a two-year high on anticipated lower supply in light of widespread drought conditions.
Confusion dulls gem, jewellery fair lustre
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 05/05/2016
» Thailand's prestigious gem and jewellery fair is in disarray with both a state agency and private association claiming they will hold the event on the same day and at the same venue.
State vows to dispose of rotten rice
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 21/04/2016
» The government vows to dispose of all 2.4 million tonnes of substandard rice stocks this year while committing to sell the entire 11.6 million tonnes in state stocks as soon as possible.
Gem exports tipped for bright future
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 27/04/2016
» Gem and jewellery exports are expected to fare better than forecast earlier, boosted by government support and an economic recovery in the US.
Provincial prospects set to remain dim in first half
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 18/04/2016
» Provincial economies are expected to remain lacklustre in the first half of the year, thanks to a spate of negative factors including low farm prices, widespread drought and the overall tepid economy.
Call for rise in minimum wage
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 20/04/2016
» The government is being urged to raise the daily minimum wage by 5-7% in a bid to ease the hardship of farmers and working people whose income cannot meet their expenses.