Thai-Myanmar Trade 'Expanding By 22%'
(9 November) The trade between Thailand and Myanmar expanded 22% in 2013, after Myanmar opens its arms to welcome trade and investment, said Ms. Nantawan Sukuntanak, Director-General of the Department of International Trade Promotion (DITP).
Fewer Chinese Tourists Due To Tightened Tourism Law
(8 November) Number of tourists from China to Thailand has dropped by 50-70% since the Chinese authorities enacted a crackdown on the extortive ?zero dollar tours?, according to the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT).
Consumers Confidence 'Lowest In 19 Months'
(8 November) Thai economy continues to take the toll from the ongoing political crisis, according to a number of experts, with data showing that consumers confidence has hit the bottom in the past year and half.
Japanese Investors 'Undaunted' By Amnesty Protests
(7 November) There has been no sign of decrease in Japanese investment in Thailand in spite of the ongoing protests, said Mr. Susumu Uneno, President of Japan Chamber of Commerce (JCC).
Protests Could Damage Thai Economy: Finance Minister
(6 November) Minister of Finance Kittirat Na Ranong said the ongoing protests against the amnesty bill are hurting Thailand′s economic growth in Q4.
Border Trade Robust as ICJ Decision on Preah Vihear Approaches
(3 November) Thailand-Cambodia border trades show no worries as the International Court of Justice set to announce its decision, regarding the border dispute between the two nations in two weeks.
Bank Mulls Loan For THB 350 Billion Water Management Project
(2 November) Four Banks plan to discuss loan for Government′s THB 350 billion Water Management project.
Retail Chains Expect Low Purchasing Power as Political Unrest arises
(1 November) Thai economy risks low purchasing force that could last until next year, as the country is facing political turbulence and the rise of cost of living.
Thailand Risks Sugar Smuggling
(30 October) Thailand’s cheap sugar is facing threat from sugar smuggle as it holds the cheapest retail price in the South East Asian region.
Thailand Risks Sugar Smuggling
(30 October) Thailand’s cheap sugar is facing threat from sugar smuggle as it holds the cheapest retail price in the South East Asian region.
