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Economic outlook turns dour as committee meets
Business, Janine Phakdeetham, Published on 30/03/2022
» All eyes are on the Bank of Thailand as rising inflation, spiking energy prices, a weakened baht and the impact of the war in Ukraine could all combine to influence a revision of key economic figures, especially GDP growth and interest rates, at the central bank's rate-setting committee meeting on Wednesday.
Growth outlook needs rejig
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 28/03/2022
» The Finance Ministry plans to revise its 2022 forecast for Thai economic growth next month, focusing on the impact of rising inflation and spiking energy prices, says a ministry source who requested anonymity.
Excess revenue to help public
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 19/03/2022
» If Thailand's revenue in fiscal 2022 exceeds the government target, the Finance Ministry will spend the excess money on easing people's living costs, says the ministry's permanent secretary Krisada Chinavicharana.
Fresh markets banking on online ventures
Business, Pitsinee Jitpleecheep, Published on 14/04/2020
» Two fresh market operators -- Yingcharoen in Saphan Mai and Number One in Bang Na -- are ramping up their online shopping channels in an effort to stay afloat after traffic plummeted at their fresh markets because of the viral outbreak.
ASAP pushes into car-sharing fray
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 08/04/2019
» Amid fierce competition in Thailand's car rental services, SET-listed Synergetic Auto Performance Plc (ASAP) is holding firm but diversifying through the car-sharing digital platform.
Some tech gadgets that actually fill a real need
Business, AP, Published on 19/12/2018
» NEW YORK: Sometimes you can sense that tech products are striving to solve problems that are manufactured by their manufacturers. Smartwatches, for instance, have long been a nifty idea -- but they've offered few tangible benefits for anyone but health and fitness enthusiasts.