Thailand
Export surge gives a boost to fragile Thai economy
BANGKOK: Thailand's Customs- cleared exports surged last month, thanks to higher demand from major markets, an encouraging sign for the...
November exports up 10.2%, far above forecast
BANGKOK: Customs-cleared exports surged in November thanks to higher demand from major markets, an encouraging sign for the trade-dependent economy....
BoT highlights upside odds
BANGKOK: The Bank of Thailand sees upside risk to its 2017 forecast of 3.2% GDP growth if the US economy...
Thai economy may grow more than 3.2% next year
BANGKOK: Thailand's economy may expand more than the central bank's forecast of 3.2 per cent thanks to government spending and...
FTI raises auto sales forecast
BANGKOK: Domestic car sales are forecast at 800,000 units next year, up from an earlier estimate of 780,000, thanks to...
Thai c.bank holds policy rate, keeps growth outlook
BANGKOK: Thailand’s central bank left its key policy rate unchanged on Wednesday, as expected, and maintained its growth estimate for...
Thailand’s growth rate expected to rise to 3.1% from 2.5%
BANGKOK: Thailand’s economic growth rate for this year is expected to register 3.1 percent instead of 2.5 percent as earlier...
Thailand exports 9.3 mln tons of rice Jan to mid-Dec 2016
BANGKOK: Thailand has exported 9.3 million tonnes of rice so far this year, mostly to China and countries in Africa,...
Thai court approves $1.9 bln debt restructuring of steelmaker SSI
BANGKOK: Thailand bankruptcy court has approved a $1.94 billion debt-restructuring plan for the nation's biggest steelmaker, Sahaviriya Steel Industries Pcl...
Lawsuit sparks Fox-Bangkok Bank war of words
BANGKOK: Bangkok Bank (BBL) is reportedly ready to pay Fox Networks Group Asia to comply with its obligations on two...
Thailand expects higher investment pledges next year
BANGKOK: Thailand expects to receive investment proposals totalling 600 billion baht (S$24 billion) next year, or 9 per cent more...
Thailand approves shopping tax break for consumers to boost spending
BANGKOK: Thailand's cabinet has approved a shopping tax incentive for consumers to spur spending before the end of the year,...
SET opens up 3.11 to 1,529.43
BANGKOK: Thai stocks opened up 0.20% at the start of trade this morning. The Stock Exchange of Thailand main index...
MSLGROUP establishes presence in Thailand
BANGKOK: Publicis One, the global communications enterprise that unites all of Publicis Groupe agency brands’ capabilities and expertise under one...
Alibaba to help Thailand’s e-commerce development
HANGZHOU: China's e-commerce giant Alibaba Thursday signed several agreements with Thailand's Ministry of Commerce to help the southeastern Asian country...
Huawei launches new premium smartphones in Thailand
BANGKOK: Chinese tech firm Huawei on Wednesday introduced Mate 9, Mate 9 Pro along with GR 5, its latest smartphones,...
Thailand inflation likely to remain below central bank’s target range until mid-2018
BANGKOK: Consumer inflation in Thailand is expected to remain below the central bank’s target range at least until mid-2018, unless...
TCEB offers incentives to meet in Thailand
BANGKOK: Thailand Convention and Exhibitions Bureau has launched “Thailand CONNECT Your Vibrant Journey to Business Success” campaign targeting Europe’s meeting...
Thai banks sets sights on cross-border payment services
BANGKOK: With Thailand's geographic advantage for trade and investment in Asean, local banks are keen to flex their muscles in...
Bahrain jails local, Thai woman for smuggling drugs
BANGKOK: Bahrain has jailed a local man and a Thai woman to five years behind bars for attempting to smuggle...
