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Ministry preps measures to support cassava trade
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 23/12/2024
» The Commerce Ministry has requested the Chinese authorities purchase Thai cassava products and has encouraged Thai feed millers to boost their demand for cassava during the peak harvest season.
SET poised to witness volatile first half in 2025
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 04/12/2024
» The Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET) should remain volatile during the first half of 2025, weighed down by renewed US-China trade tensions and a slowing global economy, particularly the two economic superpowers, says Bualuang Securities (BLS).
Central bank head decries influx of Chinese goods
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 04/12/2024
» The influx of Chinese goods has significantly affected Thailand's manufacturing growth and constrained loan expansion in the banking sector, says the Bank of Thailand's chief.
B40bn cash handout to oldies by Lunar New Year
Post Reporters, Published on 19/11/2024
» The government's economic stimulus committee chaired by Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra on Tuesday agreed to a cash handout of 10,000 baht to each of about 4 million elderly people by the Lunar New Year in early February.
Board of Investment rolls out roadshow to lure China
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 19/11/2024
» Thailand continues to seek attracting more Chinese businesses to invest in the country as it is organising a new investment roadshow in China to introduce business opportunities to prospective Chinese investors, says the Board of Investment (BoI).
Southeast Asian durian growers shrug off threat of Chinese competition
South China Morning Post, Published on 11/11/2024
» Southeast Asia's China-focused durian producers are concerned about a looming supply glut and economic headwinds that may dull China's appetite for imported fruit, but they have shrugged off the impact of China's durian self-sufficiency drive.
US vote to be lose-lose for Thailand
Business, Nareerat Wiriyapong and Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 06/11/2024
» Thailand is bracing for adverse impacts from the US presidential election this week regardless of the outcome, as rising US bond yields would cause Thailand's borrowing costs to rise, while the US-China trade war is poised to continue.
Haier targeting high-end consumers
Business, Kuakul Mornkum, Published on 23/10/2024
» Haier, the Chinese consumer electronics and home appliance company, vows to avoid a price war as it targets high-end consumers.
Mechanism seeks stronger Thai-Chinese connection
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 14/10/2024
» The private sectors in Thailand and China jointly established the "Coordination Mechanism for Sustainable Thai-Chinese Business Promotion" to promote trade and investment in accordance with the laws and regulations of both countries.
Dimmer prospects for China arrivals during Golden Week
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 26/09/2024
» The flow of Chinese tourists during the Golden Week holiday next week might be weaker than expected as a strong baht and the mainland's sluggish economy limit tourist expenditure, while other foreign arrivals start to bargain for lower services prices.