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Top-10 ranking seen by 2020
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 12/01/2012
» New international trade strategies are being planned in an attempt to make Thailand one of the world's 10 largest trading nations by 2020.
Worst-case scenario could see decline
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 11/01/2012
» Exports could contract by 4.28% this year in the worst-case scenario of the EU debt crisis becoming contagious and igniting a new global economic crisis, says a local economist.
Economist warns against pledging
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 16/01/2012
» The government should not intervene in rubber prices as the recent plunge is only temporary, with a sharp rise expected in the second half of this year following higher oil prices and an improved global economy, says the University of the Thai Chamber of Commerce.
Organic producers keen on market outlook
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 17/01/2012
» Thai organic products have a bright future both domestically and internationally as more consumers become health-conscious, says Wanlop Pichpongsa, secretary-general of the Thai Organic Trade Association.
Exporters call for review of rice prices as glut looms
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 17/01/2012
» Rice exporters are urging the government to reconsider pricing under the rice mortgage scheme now that the global market has changed.
Scepticism persists over official honesty
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 18/01/2012
» Perceptions regarding corruption in Thailand showed a slight improvement as gauged by the most recent Corruption Situation Index, but the severity of the problem remains the same, costing 25-30% of the government's budget.
Inflation tamed but risks remain
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 19/01/2012
» Oil price fluctuations have not yet altered this year's inflation forecast in a range of 3.3% and 3.8%, but the private sector is worried rising energy costs and higher wages will eventually push up goods prices.
Exports grew 17% last year to US$229bn
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 21/01/2012
» Despite being hit by massive floods in the fourth quarter, Thailand's full-year exports grew 17.2% to US$229 billion, exceeding the 15% target set at the start of the year.
Cracking low egg prices a top priority
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 24/01/2012
» Egg prices will be a priority for newly appointed Commerce Minister Boonsong Teriyapirom, as prices have dropped to below cost.
CPF eyes B650bn revenue in 5 years
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 25/01/2012
» SET-listed Charoen Pokphand Foods Plc (CPF) is hoping for annual revenue of 650 billion baht five years from now, boosted by a planned expansion at home and abroad.