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Thai election, bank earnings in spotlight
Business, Bualuang Securities, Published on 17/01/2026
» Thai shares gained on the first trading day of the year, but soon lost steam as a hefty sell-off in shares of Delta Electronics via big lots at below-market prices pressured overall sentiment.
Plea for stable crop prices
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 17/11/2025
» The Commerce Ministry plans to present requests from the private sector to stabilise rice and crop prices to the National Rice Policy and Management Committee (NRPMC) tomorrow.
Analysts estimate widespread tariff damage
Business, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 04/04/2025
» Stock market analysts anticipate the US reciprocal tariff, which was higher than market estimates, could reduce Thai GDP by up to 1.2 percentage points, though a severe impact may prompt the Bank of Thailand cut interest rates to revitalise the economy.
E-commerce sector set to heat up next year
Business, Suchit Leesa-nguansuk, Published on 27/11/2024
» Intensifying competition between dominant e-marketplaces Shopee, Lazada and new market entrant Temu, a continuation of commission fee hikes, and the video commerce war are expected to be among Thailand's e-commerce trends in 2025.
Dimmer prospects for China arrivals during Golden Week
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 26/09/2024
» The flow of Chinese tourists during the Golden Week holiday next week might be weaker than expected as a strong baht and the mainland's sluggish economy limit tourist expenditure, while other foreign arrivals start to bargain for lower services prices.
TikTok Shop reports 500% GMV growth
Business, Suchit Leesa-nguansuk, Published on 20/08/2024
» Despite the sluggish economy, TikTok Shop has posted more than 500% growth in gross merchandise value (GMV) in live commerce over the past eight months, according to the platform.
Panel unfazed by higher diesel cost
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 04/04/2024
» Manufacturers are unlikely to increase the prices of goods if the government decides to allow the price of domestic diesel to exceed 30 baht a litre, following the expiry of a subsidy scheme using the Oil Fuel Fund on March 31, says the Joint Standing Committee on Commerce, Industry and Banking (JSCCIB).
Urgent plea to commercial counsellors
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 26/10/2023
» With Thai exports likely to contract, overseas commercial counsellors provide crucial support on the front lines, promoting the main contributor to the country's economy.
Most Asian markets rise ahead of US job figures
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee and Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 07/10/2023
» RECAP: Hong Kong led the charge as most Asian markets posted gains yesterday, shrugging off Wall Street losses ahead of US employment data due later in the day.
Asian shares advance as Fed pause lifts hopes
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee and Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 17/06/2023
» RECAP: Asian shares rose to a four-month high yesterday as US economic data lifted expectations that the Federal Reserve is near the end of its rate-hike cycle. Expectations of more stimulus from China also buoyed investor sentiment.