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Office fears strait's closure could disrupt shipments
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 25/06/2025
» The possible closure of the Strait of Hormuz could increase transport costs and freight rates for Thailand, while also affecting inflation and exports to the Middle East, says the Trade Policy and Strategy Office (TPSO).
Office trims GDP growth for 2023 by almost 1 point
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri & Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 25/01/2024
» The Fiscal Policy Office (FPO) announced GDP expanded by only 1.8% in 2023, lower than the previous forecast by almost 1 percentage point, attributed to many negative factors affecting the economy, says director-general Pornchai Thiraveja.
Justifying the digital wallet scheme
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 16/11/2023
» The 10,000-baht digital wallet scheme is considered the flagship policy of the Pheu Thai-led coalition given its prominence in the election campaign.
Scheme expected to aid small firms
Business, Post Reporters, Published on 14/11/2023
» Following Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin's statement last Friday about the government's 10,000-baht digital wallet handout to an estimated 50 million people, supported by lending of up to 500 billion baht, the private sector expects small businesses in the retail, service and tourism sectors to directly benefit.
Panel calls for Pao Tang app for stimulus money
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 02/11/2023
» The Joint Standing Committee on Commerce, Industry and Banking (JSCCIB) supports the government using the Pao Tang app for the 10,000-baht digital wallet scheme.
Firms fret over oil price fluctuations
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Yuthana Praiwan and Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 16/10/2023
» Concern the Israeli-Hamas conflict may escalate has led to worries over volatility in global crude oil prices.
Evaluating the impact of war
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Nareerat Wiriyapong and Narumon Kasemsuk, Published on 16/10/2023
» Geopolitical conflicts have tested the Thai economy the past few years, with Russia's invasion of Ukraine continuing as Israel and Hamas renew hostilities in the Middle East.
Outlet Mall sets out growth plans amid tourism recovery
Business, Pitsinee Jitpleecheep, Published on 14/10/2023
» The pandemic had a profound impact on business sales, leading many operators to either exit the market or adopt a partnership strategy.
Sentiment index slips in third quarter
Business, Kanana Katharangsiporn, Published on 13/10/2023
» The sentiment of housing developers for the next six months declined in the third quarter, with the most significant drop relating to employment concerns after the government announced a minimum daily wage of 400 baht next year.
Ministry on alert after Gaza attack
Business, Narumon Kasemsuk and Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 10/10/2023
» About 10,000 Israeli tourists have remained in Thailand after the Israel-Gaza conflict erupted into war in their home country on Saturday, while the Tourism and Sports Ministry is closely monitoring the impact on tourism.