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Inflation forecast raised on wage hike
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 02/02/2018
» The government has raised its forecast for the country's inflation rate this year to 0.7-1.7% from 0.6-1.6% as an improving economy and daily minimum wage hike are expected to push up consumer prices.
Inflation dips in February
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 03/03/2018
» Inflation eased in February as costs dropped for fresh poultry and aquatic animals, eggs, processed vegetables, seasonings, condiments and fresh fruits.
Inflation in March led by alcohol, tobacco
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 03/04/2018
» Inflation in March was driven primarily by fuel, tobacco, alcoholic beverages and milled rice.
Prices up 1.07% as demand improves
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 02/05/2018
» Headline inflation in April surged to the highest level in 14 months, driven by rising prices for fresh vegetables, tobacco, alcoholic drinks, fuel, housing and furnishings.
Shippers hike full-year export view
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 09/05/2018
» Thai shippers Tuesday raised their export growth forecast to 8% this year from an earlier 6% projection, buoyed by the economic recovery of both traditional trading partners and potential new markets.
Strong June sentiment on growth signs
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 18/07/2018
» Thai business confidence improved in June, boosted by the government's economic stimulus measures, a weaker baht, which is good for tourism and exports, growing border trade and recovering farm prices.
Commerce vows stricter inspections
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 19/07/2018
» Following the Phuket boat tragedy, the Commerce Ministry has vowed to step up inspections of business owners, particularly in tourism, property and farming, to root out foreign operators using Thai nominees.
Consumer spirits down in September
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 05/10/2018
» Consumer confidence fell for the first time in four months in September, as people were more concerned about the impact of higher oil prices, relatively low farm prices, an escalating international trade row and the slow pace of economic growth.
Border trade increases, but with some Chinese impact
Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 25/10/2018
» Border trade in the first nine months of 2018 grew 6.14% year-on-year to 1.04 trillion baht, with an export surplus of 133 billion baht, but the negative impact of falling Chinese tourist arrivals is now showing.
Sontirat eyes oil palm price slump fixes
News, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 13/11/2018
» The Commerce Ministry will propose several measures aimed at tackling the domestic oil palm price slump to the cabinet on Tuesday, according to minister Sontirat Sontijirawong.