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Industrial confidence falls in December
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 22/01/2026
» The Thai Industries Sentiment Index (TISI) fell to 88.2 in December, from 89.1 points the previous month, due to growing concerns over the impact of a general election and a plunge in border trade with Cambodia and Myanmar, says the Federation of Thai Industries (FTI).
Conflict hits Myanmar border trade
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 29/04/2024
» The armed conflict between the Myanmar junta and ethnic minority groups could reduce Thai-Myanmar border trade value by 40%, says the Federation of Thai Industries (FTI).
Federation of Thai Industries warns of business woes ahead of minimum wage hike
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 22/02/2024
» The Federation of Thai Industries (FTI) says businesses will suffer from a surge in operating costs if the government pushes ahead with its plan to raise the daily minimum wage to 400 baht this year.
Conflict fuelling Thai jobseekers
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 20/02/2024
» People from Myanmar are expected to flock to Thailand to seek jobs, following the impact of the years-long internal conflict in the neighbouring country, says the Employers' Confederation of Thai Trade and Industry (EconThai).
Asian shares slide, SET falls on weak GDP data
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 18/02/2023
» RECAP: Asian shares and currencies slipped on Friday as strong economic data from the US and hawkish Federal Reserve comments revived fears that the US central bank will stick to its path of interest rate increases to tame inflation.
New VAT mulled that targets luxury goods
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 26/09/2022
» The Finance Ministry is considering the introduction of a two-tier value-added tax (VAT) rate that could generate additional revenue of more than 100 billion baht, says a ministry source who requested anonymity.
Rates, oil and Ukraine keep investors guessing
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee and Pornkamon Teerapiboonkun, Published on 19/03/2022
» Recap: Global stock markets were muted yesterday as investors digested rising interest rates, a new upturn in oil prices and results from peace talks between Russia and Ukraine.
Limited global impact of sanctions lifts shares
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee and Pornkamon Teerapiboonkun, Published on 26/02/2022
» Recap: Asian stocks rebounded yesterday as investors believed Western sanctions against Russia that targeted its banks -- but not its energy exports -- will have a limited effect on the global economy.
Fed signals send shares on a bumpy ride
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee and Pornkamon Teerapiboonkun, Published on 29/01/2022
» Recap: Global markets were mixed yesterday after being whipsawed throughout the week as investors reacted to Federal Reserve signals pointing to aggressive monetary tightening, while US GDP data showed surprisingly strong growth in the fourth quarter despite the spread of Omicron.
Myanmar GDP growth expected to contract 18%
Business, AFP, Published on 27/07/2021
» Myanmar's economy is expected to shrink by 18% in 2021, the World Bank said on Monday, as a result of massive unrest following a military coup and a resurgent coronavirus outbreak.