Thailandia
Vai alla Scheda Paese »If you want to win, you have to fight.
— Thai proverb
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Uttama buys time to consider Fetco proposal
The Finance Ministry remains undecided on a new investment fund that provides income tax savings, as proposed by the Federation of Thai Capital Market Organizations (Fetco).
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Govt steps in to spur economy
Two key economy-related state agencies have taken drastic measures to curb the impacts from the US-China trade war as the Thai economy slows.
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Minister vows to speed up FTA talks
Commerce Minister Jurin Laksanawisit has pledged to speed up talks on pending free trade agreements (FTAs), both on a regional and bilateral basis, including the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP), Thai-EU FTA and the talks with Turkey, Sri Lanka, Pakistan and Britain.
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Edgy exporters brace for damage
China weakened the yuan on Monday, sparking fears of further escalation in the Sino-US trade war and leaving Thai firms worried that they would suffer further before an agreement is reached.
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Shippers urge war room to solve export woes
A group of Thai shippers is calling on the government to set up a war room to handle the impact of the US-China trade row and boost the country’s exports.
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New skytrain propelling Bangkok Land
SET-listed Bangkok Land plans to allocate 5-6 billion baht to develop new property projects in Muang Thong Thani in preparation for expected business growth once the Pink Line skytrain is developed.
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Thai Airways inks discount deal with Hilton
Thai Airways International (THAI) is seeking more business partners to boost passenger numbers and add value for travellers.
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New Trump threat, Bangkok bombs rattle investors
Recap: Stocks slumped across the globe in the wake of US President Donald Trump's move to escalate the trade war, with China pledging "countermeasures" if Washington steps up tariffs on its goods. On the domestic front, explosions that rocked Bangkok on Friday morning contributed to a sell-off in the Thai ...
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Trade tension, blasts take toll on SET index
The Stock Exchange of Thailand index yesterday saw a steep correction as brewing Sino-US trade tensions and several explosions in Bangkok soured investment appetite.
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A riveting drama and a new beginning
The Horungruang family was a big name in Thai steel before losing its business empire in the financial crisis of 1997. A 200-billion-baht fortune shrank suddenly after the government of the time dropped the currency peg and introduced a floating exchange rate.
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Finance Ministry tasked with protecting Thai economy
Finance Minister Uttama Savanayana has instructed his ministry to seek measures to cushion the economy against global volatility.
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Trade spat, explosions spook local stocks
The Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET) index took a steep plunge on Friday as brewing Sino-US trade tensions and several explosions around Bangkok derailed investment appetite.
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Finance ministry aims to cushion Thai economy
Finance Minister Uttama Savanayana has instructed his ministry to seek measures to cushion the economy against global volatility.
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Insurance premiums shrank for the first time in 15 years in H1
Insurance premiums fell by 6% year-on-year during the first half, the first such occurrence in 15 years, as the economic slowdown and regulatory changes contributed to the decline, says the Thai Life Assurance Association (TLAA).
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UTCC spots export drop for full year
Thai exports are forecast to contract for the first time in four years in 2019 amid mounting risk factors such as the global economic slowdown, the ongoing trade row between the US and China, the baht's strength and volatile oil prices.
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Thai-EU free trade talks set to resume after hiatus
Thailand is returning to the negotiating table for a Thai-European Union (EU) free-trade agreement (FTA) after the green light was given by the new government, according to Auramon Supthaweethum, director-general of the Trade Negotiations Department.
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Chinese still keen on Thailand
Despite a rise of the baht against the yuan and the unpredictability of the US-China trade row, Chinese investors continue to buy Thai properties, though perhaps at a lower rate than in 2018.
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TCRB sees drop in bad loans
Even though low-income earners are considered higher risk and they are reeling from the country's weaker economy, Thai Credit Retail Bank (TCRB), whose main customers are low-income earners, saw a dip in its bad loan ratio thanks to better financial discipline.
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Businesses won't budge on wages
A group of business leaders has reiterated their opposition to any plans by the government to raise the daily minimum wage to 400 baht nationwide, warning a nationwide flat rate will deliver a heavy blow to the Thai economy in the long run and weaken the country's competitiveness.
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Private sector says 'no' to B400 minimum daily wage
Nine out of 10 business representatives surveyed by the Thai Chamber of Commerce (TCC) oppose the government's policy to raise the minimum daily wage to at least 400 baht, pointing to the high cost.
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Thai drought raises rice supply fears, Bangladesh reels under floods
BENGALURU, India: Drought conditions in Thailand stoked concerns of a drop in supply even as a strong baht kept export prices for the Thai variety higher than Asian competitors this week, while floods wreaked havoc on crops in Bangladesh.