Thailandia
Vai alla Scheda Paese »If you want to win, you have to fight.
— Thai proverb
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Pandemic pushes millions of small Thai companies into crisis
Many small and medium-sized enterprises, the backbone of Thailand’s economy, are struggling with crushing debt loads that could force them out of business as the latest wave of Covid infections dims the prospects for an economic recovery.
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Investors tally record outflows in Q4
Thai investors posted record net portfolio outflows in the fourth quarter last year after the Bank of Thailand relaxed offshore investment regulations as part of its foreign exchange (forex) ecosystem policy to manage the baht.
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Chevron supports Thailand in the fight against COVID-19
Since last year, the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic has triggered widespread impact on Thai society and economy. Related agencies including public health authorities have been vigorously implementing measures to curb the pandemic. Joining forces with these efforts, Chevron Thailand Exploration and Production, Ltd. has made a series of contributions to ...
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Jay Mart builds token interest
From a small electrical appliance shop on Phatthanakan Road in Bangkok three decades ago, Jay Mart has become a tech-driven empire with a market cap of 35 billion baht under the reins of Adisak Sukumvitaya, who controls the business under the maxim "be first and stay different".
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Commercial titans fret over limited vaccines
The Joint Foreign Chambers of Commerce in Thailand (JFCCT) and members of the Thai Chamber of Commerce nationwide are nervous about the country's vaccine stockpile as it attempts to contain Covid-19 infections.
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Coke and Five Star pair up to please palates
The Coca-Cola system in Thailand, comprising ThaiNamthip Ltd., HaadThip plc., and Coca-Cola (Thailand) Ltd., has entered into a partnership with Five Star Business, Charoen Pokphand Foods PLC (CPF) that aims to delight Thai consumers by combining Five Star food products with ‘Coke’ beverages.
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Exports gathering pace amid recovery
Thai exports are maintaining healthy growth momentum, recording the fastest expansion in 11 years in May, driven by strong global demand and economic recovery in trading partners as the government continues aggressive promotion.
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FTI mulls revising up car export target
The Federation of Thai Industries (FTI) may revise up its 2021 car export target in July, following growing demand in the Oceania and Asia-Pacific markets, but admits the final figures will be decided by the global semiconductor shortage and the third wave of the pandemic in Thailand.
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May domestic car sales up 38.41% y/y
Domestic car sales rose 38.41% in May from a year earlier to 55,942 vehicles, rebounding from a low base last year, the Federation of Thai Industries said on Thursday.
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TCC upbeat on prospects as foreign tourists set to arrive
The chairman of the Thai Chamber of Commerce (TCC), Sanan Angubolkul, is feeling upbeat about the country's economic prospects after the government on June 16 announced its plan to reopen the country to international tourists and return to normal business conditions within 120 days or by mid-October.
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Bridge link to spur economy
The Thai economy will be powered by a southern land bridge megaproject, which will connect the Gulf of Thailand with the Andaman Sea, as part of the state's ambitious plan to make Thailand a logistics hub in Asean, says Transport Minister Saksayam Chidchob.
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THAI loses duty-free privilege
The cabinet has cancelled privileges granted to Thai Airways International (THAI) giving it the right to operate duty-free shops at Don Mueang airport without winning a formal bidding process now the airline has lost its state enterprise status, it was announced on Tuesday.
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FTI warns export volume may flatline
Thailand may not see bright export prospects in the third and fourth quarters this year if high ocean freight rates and container shortages remain, says the Federation of Thai Industries (FTI).
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DES invites firms to join World Expo
The Digital Economy and Society (DES) Ministry is inviting the private sector to sponsor and hold activities at the Thai pavilion during the World Expo -- slated to take place in Dubai starting Oct 1 -- to help subsidise additional expenses incurred from the one-year delay of the world's biggest ...
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FTI: Revival pledge boosts confidence
Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha's controversial goal to reopen virus-battered Thailand within 120 days will help boost business confidence, even if there is a risk of more Covid-19 infections, says the Federation of Thai Industries (FTI).
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Phuket sandbox reopening model may expand to other provinces
The Tourism and Sports Ministry has proposed expanding the Phuket sandbox model of reopening to foreign tourists to Bangkok and several other tourist provinces.
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Vietnam imposes dumping levy on Thai sugar
HANOI: Vietnam has imposed an anti-dumping levy of 47.64% on some sugar products from Thailand for five years to replace a temporary tax introduced in February, the country's industry and trade ministry said on Wednesday.
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THAI eyes B25bn loans to finance operations
Thai Airways International is seeking new loans to help fund operations after the court approved its plan to restructure at least 170-billion-baht debt.
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You are invited to join "Doing Business in Thailand: Key Location for ASEAN Digital Hub"
Thailand Board of Investment (BOI) Paris Office cordially invites you to join its webinar on "Doing Business in Thailand: Key Location for ASEAN Digital Hub", with Digital Economy Promotion Agency (DEPA), Thailand Board of Investment (B.O.I.), National Innovation Agency (N.I.A.), Thai-Italian Chamber of Commerce (T.I.C.C.), and digital company Pimclick
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State urged to tweak laws to spur revival
The Thai Chamber of Commerce has proposed the government tweak laws and regulations that remain obstacles to ease of doing business, facilitating foreigners to stay longer in Thailand to help quickly revive the economy once Covid-19 infections ease.
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SEC bans trade in gimmick tokens and NFTs
The Thai Securities and Exchange Commission has banned digital asset exchanges from trading meme- or fan-based tokens, non-fungible tokens and exchange-issued tokens.