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A turbulent economic ride
Business, Post Reporters, Published on 28/12/2022
» The spotlight in the business sector this year has been on policy rate hikes, the revival of tourism and the telecom mega-merger.
Rolling with the punches
Business, Post Reporters, Published on 27/12/2022
» This year has been packed with events that highlighted both progress and setbacks — unavoidable realities in the world of business. The year posed challenges for the government and businesses seeking new opportunities post-pandemic, sparked hope among car makers that are anticipating growth of the electric vehicle industry in Thailand, as well as unsuccessful attempts by some companies to further grow their businesses.
Fresh concerns over Covid
Business, Post Reporters, Published on 05/12/2022
» As businesses pin their hopes on a strong recovery in the final month of the year based on lively shopping activity, entertainment events and vibrant tourism, a fresh Omicron outbreak has emerged including a rising death toll, rekindling concerns about the impact on economic sentiment.
SET rides Asian market upswell
Business, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 02/12/2022
» The Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET) joined an Asian rally yesterday, a day after Thailand lifted its key interest rate, as investors took heart from the Federal Reserve chairman's remarks on US rate hikes and signs China is easing its Covid-19 measures.
New Covid travel fears
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 22/11/2022
» Tourism operators are closely monitoring Covid flare-ups in many countries as the situation may interrupt travel sentiment during the upcoming high season.
Mother's Day to see 9% rise in spending
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 10/08/2022
» Spending on Mother's Day is expected to increase by 9% this year to 10.8 billion baht, the highest level since 2012, as consumers feel less concerned about the Omicron variant of Covid-19, reflecting the start of the country's tepid economic recovery, according to the University of the Thai Chamber of Commerce (UTCC).
Mixed feelings on recovery outlook
Business, Post Reporters, Published on 01/08/2022
» Bustling commuters, traffic gridlocks and crowded shopping malls have become more common in the third quarter following the country's reopening in June, fuelling hopes that Thailand is now getting back on its feet.
SCG expects gradual growth as costs soar
Business, Dusida Worrachaddejchai, Published on 28/07/2022
» SET‑listed SCG Ceramics, a subsidiary of SCG Cement-Building Materials, expects gradual growth in the second half amid rising energy costs and inflation, prompting the firm to bank on export markets and renovation projects to offset losses.
Labour market rocky amid slow recovery
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 27/07/2022
» Only less than half of businesses surveyed by the Employers' Confederation of Thai Trade and Industry (EconThai) managed to maintain their employment as the local labour situation is expected to slowly improve amid economic challenges in the second half of this year.
Tour operators jittery despite easing restrictions
Business, Dusida Worrachaddejchai, Published on 25/07/2022
» Outbound travel has shown early signs of a rebound as restrictions ease across the globe, yet tour operators expect many challenges from ongoing viral outbreaks and economic woes.