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June inflation near 14-year high as rate hike looms
Reuters, Published on 05/07/2022
» Thailand's headline inflation outstripped forecasts to hit a near 14-year high in June, reinforcing expectations of an interest rate hike as early as next month, and with the Commerce Ministry warning price pressures will extend into the third quarter.
Asia LNG spot prices continue rising
Reuters, Published on 24/06/2022
» LONDON: Asian liquefied natural gas (LNG) spot prices continued its upward trend this week as fears of further market tightening following a major outage at a Freeport plant and reduced Russian gas flows to Europe pushed buyers to cover short-term needs.
Thai economy to grow 3% this year, 3.7% next year - state agency
Reuters, Published on 22/06/2022
» Thailand's economy is expected to grow by 3% this year and 3.7% next year, driven by exports, increased domestic demand and a recovery in tourism, the state planning agency said on Wednesday.
Govt prepares measures to cope with oil prices, boost tourism
Reuters, Published on 16/06/2022
» The government's economic teams on Thursday agreed to extend support measures to reduce some living costs for another three months and sought cooperation from refineries to help the country's oil fund amid rising prices, according to a government spokesman.
Prayut: Central bank agrees to keep policy rate steady
Reuters, Published on 07/06/2022
» The Bank of Thailand (BoT) has told the finance ministry that it will keep its policy rate at the current level to support the economy, Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha told reporters on Tuesday.
Govt to meet revenue collection target this year and next: Arkhom
Reuters, Published on 01/06/2022
» The government is expected to meet its revenue collection targets for the 2022 and 2023 fiscal years, helped by increased exports and a recovery in tourism, Finance Minister Arkhom Termpittayapaisith said on Wednesday.
Industrial confidence at five-month low
Reuters, Published on 18/05/2022
» Thailand's industries sentiment index dropped to a five-month low in April, hit by higher production costs as Russia's invasion of Ukraine pushed up the price of energy and raw materials, an industries group said on Wednesday.
Bitcoin has no future as a payments network - FTX
Reuters, Published on 16/05/2022
» Cryptocurrency exchange FTX's founder has said that bitcoin has no future as a payments network and criticised the digital currency for its inefficiency and high environmental costs.
Poll: Economy likely grew modestly in Q1
Reuters, Published on 13/05/2022
» Thailand's economy likely grew modestly in the first quarter, thanks to robust exports and an easing of Covid-19 restrictions and despite low tourist arrivals and high inflation dampening consumer spending, a poll found.
Workers' debt at 14-year high amid price rises, slow growth: survey
Reuters, Published on 28/04/2022
» Thai workers' debt levels have hit a 14-year high amid sluggish economic recovery and rising living costs driven by soaring fuel prices, a university survey showed on Thursday.