Thailandia
Vai alla Scheda Paese »If you want to win, you have to fight.
— Thai proverb
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Foreigners sell B123bn of Thai bonds since start of Ukraine war
More than 123 billion baht of foreign capital has exited the Thai bond market since Russia attacked Ukraine, part of a flight to the US dollar market, according to the Thai Bond Market Association (TBMA).
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Arkhom eyes 10% export growth in 2022
Despite soaring oil prices and rising production costs driven by the Russia-Ukraine war, Finance Minister Arkhom Termpittayapaisith still hopes to see the Thai export sector expand by 10% this year.
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Consumption surges, but Ukraine hits confidence
The Thai economy last month recorded growing private domestic consumption, especially for durable items, alongside support from export growth, according to Fiscal Policy Office adviser Wuttipong Jittungsakul.
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SCB sees stagflation for Thai economy
Thailand's economy has gone into stagflation because of a fragile recovery and surging price hikes, says an economist at the Economic Intelligence Center (EIC), a research unit under Siam Commercial Bank (SCB).
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FTI jittery on car export goal
The Federation of Thai Industries (FTI) expects Thailand's car exports to miss the target of 1 million units this year amid growing concerns over a raw material shortage and surging prices, driven by the Russia-Ukraine war.
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Sunny side up for Thai eateries
The restaurant business showed signs of recovery as new eateries registered with the Commerce Ministry returned to the top three sectors last month.
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Thailand Board of Investment hosts successful “BCG Startup Investment Day” to support and strengthen Thai startups
Ms. Duangjai Asawachintachit, Secretary-General of the Thailand Board of Investment (BOI), together with Dr. Pun-Arj Chairatana, Director of the National Innovation Agency (NIA), and 20 partner agencies from public and private sectors successfully organised "BCG Startup Investment Day" on 24 March 2022. H.E. Mr. Supattanapong Punmeechaow, Deputy Prime Minister ...
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Thai export surge continues
Thailand's exports beat expectations by growing 16.2% in February, driven by higher international demand on the back of global economic recovery and proactive trade promotions.
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Bank shares fall as debt fears prompt downgrades
Banking and finance stocks slid after S&P Global Ratings downgraded the credit ratings of four Thai banks on concerns over high household debt.
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TOP seeks approval for fundraising plan
Thai Oil Plc (TOP), Thailand's largest oil refinery by capacity, is seeking approval from its shareholders for a fundraising plan to finance the US$5 billion development of its petrochemical production facility in Indonesia, part of a move to produce value-added products in this industry.
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NESDC warns rapidly ageing society likely to hit economy
The increase in elderly among the Thai population and declining birth rate are expected to hinder the country's future economic expansion, according to a new study by the government's planning unit.
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FTI pushes easing of tourism rules
The Federation of Thai Industries (FTI) wants the government to further relax screening of foreign tourists by abandoning the mandatory Test & Go scheme, quarantine and RT-PCR testing to attract more visitors and restore the pandemic-ravaged tourism industry.
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TCRB eager for commercial licence
Thai Credit Retail Bank (TCRB) is considering becoming a commercial bank to better meet customer demand and grow its business.
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Southeast Insurance, Thai Insurance ordered to suspend non-life policy sales
The Office of Insurance Commission (OIC) has ordered two insurance firms, Southeast Insurance and Thai Insurance, to temporarily suspend the sale of their non-life policies.
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Thai Union launches biodiversity scheme
Seafood producer Thai Union Group has teamed up with the Sustainable Fisheries Partnership (SFP) to further improve transparency in the company's supply chains and consider wider impacts on biodiversity.
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Thai chicken factories win Saudi export approval
After 18 years of suspended exports, 11 Thai chicken factories have been given permission by Saudi Arabia to export chilled and frozen fresh chicken, effective as of March 13.
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Kenyan teacher Nancy Obonyo makes waves in Bangkok with online fashion store
Nancy Obonyo is balancing classroom responsibilities and running a side business after moving to Thailand for further studies.
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Conflict will cost Thailand B245bn
The Russia-Ukraine conflict is estimated to inflict 244.70 billion baht's worth of damage to the Thai economy, dragging GDP growth to only 2-3% this year, if it is extended for the entire year, according to the latest study by the University of the Thai Chamber of Commerce (UTCC).
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Think tank recommends metaverse to pace economy
The government should pay more attention to metaverse development as a potential technology to help rehabilitate the Thai economy, says the National Economic and Social Development Council (NESDC).
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Use of FTA privileges, GSP see hefty surge in 2021
The use of free trade agreement (FTA) privileges and the Generalized System of Preferences (GSP) by Thai exporters surged 31.4% and 28.1%, respectively, in 2021, mainly attributed to higher demand.
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Fuel tariff freeze demanded as oil prices imperil economy
Executives at the Federation of Thai Industries (FTI) want the government to freeze the fuel tariff (Ft) on power bills and maintain retail gas prices to ease the impact of soaring global oil prices on economic activities and the cost of living.