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New Year spending projected to be best since 2019
Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 24/12/2025
» Consumer spending in Thailand during the New Year 2026 holiday period is expected to reach 111.6 billion baht nationwide, the highest in six years and a modest year-on-year increase of 2.1%, according to the University of the Thai Chamber of Commerce (UTCC).
Thai household debt surges to four-year high
Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 25/09/2025
» Average household debt in Thailand has surged by 22% from a year ago to reach a four-year high of 740,596 baht, according to a survey by the University of the Thai Chamber of Commerce (UTCC).
Souvenir sellers demand import curbs
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 16/09/2025
» Souvenir shop operators in the area of Bangkok surrounding Wat Phra Chetuphon Vimolmangklararm, better known as Wat Pho, are calling on the government to take action to boost consumer spending and address the issue of cheap, substandard imports.
Shippers offer mixed review of government
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 28/07/2025
» Dhanakorn Kasetrsuwan, chairman of the Thai National Shippers' Council (TNSC), assessed the government's performance over the past year by categorising progress in three groups: achievements, pending tasks, and areas of concern.
Nation edgy as decision day looms
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 19/07/2025
» The new US tariffs are set to have global repercussions and impact various countries unless negotiations for more favourable rates can be achieved prior to Aug 1.
Labourers' debt soars, but repayments fall
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 30/04/2025
» Labourers in Thailand are enjoying lower debt repayments this year even though their overall debt levels have risen substantially, according to a survey by the University of the Thai Chamber of Commerce (UTCC).
Digital project funds music copyright owners
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 25/02/2025
» The Ministry of Commerce has collaborated with the Flips.IP platform to enhance funding opportunities for music copyright owners.
Stimulus measures boost consumer confidence for 3rd month
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 15/01/2025
» Thai consumer confidence rose for a third consecutive month in December as sentiment was bolstered by government stimulus measures and tourism, according to the University of the Thai Chamber of Commerce (UTCC).
Thai Chamber of Commerce sees growth at 2.4-2.9%
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 14/01/2025
» The Thai Chamber of Commerce (TCC) anticipates the economy will grow by 2.4-2.9% and exports will rise by 1.5-2.5% this year while inflation will remain low in a range of 0.8-1.2%.
New Year to generate B109bn for economy
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 25/12/2024
» New Year spending is projected to generate 109 billion baht of economic circulation, but people are spending cautiously as the economy has not fully bounced back, according to the University of the Thai Chamber of Commerce (UTCC).