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Baht falls most in a month after govt raises Covid alert level
Bloomberg News, Published on 06/01/2022
» The baht fell the most since late November after the government raised the Covid-19 alert to the second-highest level, further dimming the recovery of the tourism sector.
Vietnam: Economy faces more virus-related risks
Bloomberg News, Published on 06/01/2022
» Vietnam's Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh warned his country's economy will continue to face pandemic-related risks ranging from a widening state budget deficit to rising bank bad debts this year, according to the government's website.
Ministry keeps inflation average at 1.5%
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 06/01/2022
» Despite a sharp rise in the prices of fresh food such as vegetables, pork, eggs, cooking oil, rice and curry, the Commerce Ministry is maintaining its headline inflation forecast in the range of 0.7% to 2.4% (average of 1.5%) this year.
Exim Bank touts life support for airlines
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 06/01/2022
» Export-Import (Exim) Bank of Thailand has provided financial assistance to local airlines totalling more than 6.2 billion baht to increase their liquidity and restructure their debt, says bank president Rak Vorrakitpokatorn.
High season ends early
Business, Dusida Worrachaddejchai, Published on 06/01/2022
» Tourism operators in popular destinations face more cancellations as the prolonged suspension of the Test & Go scheme is dampening enthusiasm for the remainder of the high season.
Phuket to remain open to tourists, says governor
News, Achadthaya Chuenniran, Published on 06/01/2022
» Phuket will remain open to tourists despite a sharp rise in new Covid-19 infections, its governor said on Wednesday, allaying fears over a possible lockdown among business operators who have only begun regaining income from tourism.
Crypto traders subject to 15% capital gains tax
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 06/01/2022
» Profits from cryptocurrency trading are now subject to a 15% capital gains tax, according to a source from the Finance Ministry.
Jurin puts brakes on pig exports
News, Phusadee Arunmas and Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 06/01/2022
» Commerce Minister Jurin Laksanawisit has ordered the temporary suspension of swine exports to combat the skyrocketing prices of pork in the domestic market.
Jay Mart seeks SET50 status this year
Business, Komsan Tortermvasana, Published on 06/01/2022
» SET-listed Jay Mart, a major IT product distributor, aims to become a SET50 company this year having logged all-time high net profits for three consecutive years until 2021.
Motor show to be a boon for Lampang
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 06/01/2022
» The Department of Industrial Promotion hopes to generate 100 million baht in economic value through its cooperation with automakers at the Diprom Motor Show in the northern province of Lampang.