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European bonanza projected
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 01/12/2025
» The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) expects European arrivals to hit a record high of more than 8.8 million next year, driven by new direct flights attributed to its airline strategy.
Trump's tariff on cheap Chinese imports will cost big tech billions
New York Times, Published on 03/05/2025
» NEW YORK — The expansion of the loophole for tariff-free shipments of goods nearly a decade ago gave rise to Temu, Shein and other low-cost online retailers offering items straight from Chinese factories at unfathomable discounts.
Unease grows over Trump tariffs despite 'progress' in Japan trade talks
AFP, Published on 17/04/2025
» TOKYO - Uncertainty over Donald Trump's tariff blitz mounted Thursday after the Fed chief warned of rising prices and "volatility" while "progress" flagged by the US president in talks with Japan lifted markets slightly.
Trump delays auto tariffs on Canada and Mexico
Reuters, Published on 06/03/2025
» DETROIT - US President Donald Trump’s 25% tariffs on Canada and Mexico have sent the US auto industry scrambling to plan for the massive tax on some of America’s best-selling vehicles, including full-sized pickup trucks, while pinning their hopes on a potential deal in Washington.
Bonanza likely if booze curbs lifted, says industry group
Narumon Kasemsuk, Published on 20/02/2025
» Lifting the ban on afternoon alcohol sales in Thailand could help bring another 50-100 billion baht into the economy, particularly from foreign tourists, say industry executives.
India, Indonesia set for travel ‘bonanza’ as middle classes grow
Bloomberg, Published on 10/01/2025
» India, Indonesia and Vietnam are set for a tourism “bonanza” as their middle classes expand and grow wealthier, according to the deputy chief executive officer of hotel group Accor SA.
Data centre investment bonanza set to persist
Business, Suchit Leesa-nguansuk, Published on 26/12/2024
» More global technology firms are expected to set up data centres in Thailand next year thanks to the government encouraging the public and private sectors to embrace digital transformation through its Cloud First policy.
Newsmakers of the year: Sources of influence
Business, Post Reporters, Published on 26/12/2024
» 2024 has been an eventful year marked by significant news stories and disputes, such as the conflict between the government and the Bank of Thailand over the country's policy rate.The entry of Chinese e-commerce giant Temu into the Thai market also raised speculation over the prospect of fiercer market competition.
Thai consumer confidence at 17-month low
Reuters, Published on 10/10/2024
» Thai consumer confidence dropped for a seventh consecutive month in September to a 17-month low, due mainly to concerns about slow economic growth and floods in parts of the country, a survey showed on Thursday.
Hoping for a spending bonanza
Business, Post Reporters, Published on 07/10/2024
» The initial phase of the government's cash handout is expected to lift the Thai economy in the coming months, according to industrial leaders and brokerages, with some suggesting targeted assistance in the second phase for people with more purchasing power.