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Congestion at Laem Chabang to add B20 billion to Thai shippers’ costs
Published on 12/06/2025
» Thai exporters and importers risk more than 20 billion baht ($616 million) in added annual logistics costs as congestion worsens at Laem Chabang, the country’s main deep-sea port, driven by a surge in shipments ahead of potential steep US tariffs.
Thai consumer confidence hits 27-month low
Published on 12/06/2025
» Thai consumer confidence dropped for a fourth consecutive month in May, falling to its lowest level in 27 months, due to concerns over US tariffs and a sluggish economy, a survey showed on Thursday.
Rice prices a hot political issue in Japan
AFP, Published on 12/06/2025
» SANJO, Japan - All is calm at Satoshi Yamazaki's rice farm, with its freshly planted rows of vivid-green seedlings, but a row over the cost of the staple in Japan is threatening to deal the government a blow at the ballot box.
K-Research predicts rise in recession risk this year
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 12/06/2025
» Kasikorn Research Center (K-Research) anticipates an increased risk of a technical recession in the Thai economy during the second half of this year, though it maintained its GDP growth forecast for 2025 at 1.4%.
Durian deals aplenty at festival of fruit
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 12/06/2025
» The Department of Internal Trade (DIT) and the Thai Fresh Market Association jointly organised the "Thai Fruits Festival 2025 by DIT" to distribute quality durian and promote domestic consumption, with the aim of supporting local fruit prices.
Hotels target Thai guests as foreign tourism slumps
Business, Kuakul Mornkum, Published on 12/06/2025
» Despite the Thai tourism sector facing a hiccup, Koko Global Hospitality (Thailand) Co Ltd (KGH), a local hospitality management firm and operator of the hotel chain Kokotel, sees an opportunity with domestic travellers as it looks to expand its portfolio.
SCB sees stronger baht in second half
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 12/06/2025
» Siam Commercial Bank (SCB) expects the baht to strengthen against the US dollar in the second half of this year, though the movement will be limited due to Thailand's slower GDP growth.
Border standoff hits stocks
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 12/06/2025
» The border confrontation between Thailand and Cambodia has caused investor jitters across regional bourses, with the Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET) index dropping by 4.8% since May 15.
Bid to up cloud use among state agencies
Business, Komsan Tortermvasana, Published on 12/06/2025
» The government wants to promote the use of cloud platforms among state agencies nationwide, reaching a virtual machine (VM) capacity target of 200,000 by the end of 2025 as demand has skyrocketed.
Gulf prudent about new investment
Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 12/06/2025
» SET-listed Gulf Development, Thailand's largest energy company by market value and a telecom operator, is adopting a cautious approach to new investment this year to avoid risks caused by global economic and political uncertainties.