Thailandia
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— Thai proverb
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Pheu Thai's digital wallet under scrutiny
Blockchain and technology analysts believe the Pheu Thai Party's digital wallet scheme could create a new digital payment infrastructure and stimulate the economy.
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BAM predicts bad loan sales of B100bn in 2024
SET-listed Bangkok Commercial Asset Management Plc (BAM) expects sales of non-performing loans (NPLs) to reach 100 billion baht by 2024, in line with rising distressed debts.
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Former banker fulfils ambition with opening of Shabu Nashi
With an unwavering enthusiasm for Japanese shabu dining, Thana Thienachariya, the former chief marketing officer of Siam Commercial Bank, has just unveiled his own shabu restaurant at Erawan Bangkok.
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Calls for help as SMEs suffer
Higher operating and financial costs mean many small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are in desperate need of new government measures to help them survive, says the Federation of Thai Industries (FTI).
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Thai durian shipments to China surge as China-Laos Railway boosts trade
Thailand's durian exports to China through the China-Laos Railway expanded 365% in the first five months of this year thanks to shorter transit time and advantages under the free trade agreements, Thai media reported on Tuesday.
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Myanmar eyes surge in rice exports
Myanmar expects its rice exports to surge in coming months as curbs on Indian sales and a spike in Thai and Vietnamese prices force buyers to seek other supply sources.
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EconThai urges parties to put aside politics
The Employers' Confederation of Thai Trade and Industry (EconThai) wants political parties to steer away from power games and focus more on ways to deal with economic challenges under a new government.
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Fruit exports fare well in first 5 months
Thai fruit remained popular during the first five months of this year, as demonstrated by the utilisation of free trade agreement (FTA) benefits by exporters, especially with regard to shipments bound for China.
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Agency turns to culinary tourism
Thailand plans to hold the world's first "Kaphrao Grand Prix" in Bangkok to showcase the authentic Thai dish to foreign travellers and increase local ingredient exports, aiming to increase food expenditure among tourists from 20% to 25% by 2027.
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Politics could dim investment
Though Thailand remains an attractive destination for investments, political uncertainties and delays in forming a new government could lead to a loss of investor confidence and hesitation to commit capital here, says a Thai unit of the France-based global insurer Axa Group.
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Bridge Capital taps SME loans as banks waver
Bridge Capital Management Co Ltd aims to be a new funding source for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the Thai market as it foresees greater opportunities amid sluggish SME loan growth in the banking sector.
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Federation of Thai Industries announces glum export outlook
Exports may contract by more than 2% this year, following an interest rate hike by the US Federal Reserve and concerns over higher global energy prices in the winter, says the Federation of Thai Industries (FTI).
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FTI announces glum export outlook
Exports may contract by more than 2% this year, following an interest rate hike by the US Federal Reserve and concerns over higher global energy prices in the winter, says the Federation of Thai Industries (FTI).
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CIMBT aims to grow offshore portfolio
CIMB Thai Bank (CIMBT) expects to grow offshore loans this year thanks to regional business expansion of large local corporations, in line with Asean's economic growth.
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THAI and Turkish Airlines team up on Europe routes
Thai Airways International and Turkish Airlines signed a memorandum of understanding on Tuesday with the aim of forming a joint-venture partnership and working together on keenly contested Asia-Europe routes.
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Brokers upbeat on Pheu Thai's role in new government
Although prolonged political uncertainty has been weighing on the stock market, brokers share a positive view of Pheu Thai Party's leadership role in forming the new government as the party has policies to drive the economy and investment through capital markets, benefitting large-cap stocks.
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New government urged to prioritise exports
Thailand not only needs to quickly establish a new government but also set new policies to cope with sluggish exports after the value of shipments to Asean, the largest export market, fell by 7.4% to US$28 billion, says the Federation of Thai Industries (FTI).
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OR ramps up ESG, green energy projects
Thai energy firms are more seriously adopting ESG as part of their business direction, driven by the global trend to take better care of the environment, combat global warming and improve people's lives.
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Thai, Vietnamese exporters rush to buy rice from farmers
SINGAPORE: Rice exporters in Thailand and Vietnam are renegotiating prices on sales contracts for around half a million tonnes for August shipment, two trade sources say, as India’s ban has tightened global supplies.
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Ministry aims to build on jump in trade facilitation via Laos
The Commerce Ministry has pledged to explore opportunities to expand the market for Thai products in Laos, leveraging the benefits offered by existing free-trade agreements (FTAs), after it found Thai entrepreneurs have shown a growing interest in exporting fruit to China via the China-Laos railway route.
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Warning over car sales
A delay in forming a new government could deal a blow to the Thai automotive industry, which has already experienced sluggish car sales in the domestic market during the first half of this year.