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Q1 GDP growth seen at 3.4%
Reuters, Published on 05/03/2025
» Thailand's economy is expected to grow 3.4% in the first quarter of 2025 from a year earlier, which would be the fastest pace in 10 quarters, helped by government stimulus measures, a deputy finance minister said on Wednesday.
Paopoom touts cheap stocks
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 05/03/2025
» Deputy Finance Minister Paopoom Rojanasakul says smart investors will notice now is a good time to build up their portfolios, given stock market sentiment.
PM keen to rev up budget disbursements
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 05/03/2025
» Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra wants to accelerate the disbursement of investment budgets, particularly for three ministries with high investment budgets, to lift the economy this year.
Thailand plan would allow polluters to offset 15% of emissions
Bloomberg News, Published on 05/03/2025
» Thailand is considering proposals to allow businesses to offset as much as 15% of their greenhouse gas pollution with carbon credits in a planned emissions trading system.
Looming trade war heaps pressure on Thai shipments
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 05/03/2025
» Thailand should shift its attention from celebrating rising export figures to prioritising the trade balance, analysing it country-by-country, says the Thai National Shippers' Council (TNSC).
Addition to price control list to spur sales
Business, Kuakul Mornkum, Published on 05/03/2025
» Businesses expect the addition of air purifiers to the price control list will benefit consumers and anticipate increased demand based on air pollution levels.
Final check for Bank of Thailand board chair in April
Business, Nareerat Wiriyapong and Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 05/03/2025
» The Finance Ministry expects to complete the final qualifications check for the new chairman of the Bank of Thailand board in April before forwarding his name to the cabinet for appointment.
Trump hails ‘reclaiming’ of Panama Canal after ports deal
Reuters, Published on 05/03/2025
» US President Donald Trump has hailed a deal led by the US investment firm BlackRock to buy most of the $22.8-billion ports business of the Hong Kong conglomerate CK Hutchison which includes assets along the Panama Canal.
Central Pattana shatters records as revenue surges
Business, Published on 05/03/2025
» Central Pattana Plc (CPN), Thailand's top real estate leader and the developer of Central shopping centres, reported an 11% increase in revenue to 51.8 billion baht in 2024, with net profit of 16.7 billion.
Storm alert from Thursday, including Bangkok
Gary Boyle, Published on 05/03/2025
» Summer storms are expected in areas of the northern, northeastern and central regions, including Bangkok, from Thursday, the Meteorological Department warned on Tuesday.