Economy and commerce
Sluggish exports a worry
The global economic slowdown, the prolonged US-China trade war, lack of clarity on Britain’s exit from the EU and trade sanctions from other countries have led to Thai exports failing to achieve their target in the first quarter of the year, the Thai National Shippers’ ...
The Nation Reporter
700 SMEs sign up for single account scheme
Some 700 small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) signed up for the single financial account scheme as of yesterday to obtain the exemption from penalties for increased tax liability, says the Revenue Department.Keep reading ...
Wichit Chantanusornsiri
E-commerce rivalry intensifies
Competition is ramping up in Thailand’s nascent e-commerce industry, with larger players fighting to attract lucrative brand deals and local partnerships. “Thailand’s e-commerce segment will continue to have intense competition for at least another five years, reducing the number of major players from 3-4 to ...
Suchit Leesa-Nguansuk
Border trade grows in first two months
Thai border trade grew 0.92 percent to 219 billion baht in the first two months of 2019, according to the Ministry of Commerce.Keep watching ...
Post-election clarity lures foreigners
Foreign funds are projected to return to Thailand’s stock market after the election brings more clarity to domestic politics, says Asia Plus Securities (ASP). Keep reading ...
Nuntawun Polkuamdee
Attracting more investors to Thailand
Thailand’s Eastern Economic Corridor (EEC) is slated to become an arterial node for trade, investment, and regional transportation, besides also serving as a strategic gateway to the Southeast Asian region. Stretching a total area of 13,000 square kilometres – encompassing the eastern provinces of Rayong, ...
As digital financial services grow, DeeMoney leads the way
Digital transactions in Thailand are rising significantly, data from the Bank of Thailand shows. With the expanding reach of online services, many consumers have also turned to entertainment platforms, including best non GamStop casinos, to process payments conveniently and securely. Mobile and internet payments were ...
Economic growth may slacken due to power
The economic growth forecast for this year could be revised down to 3.7-4.2 per cent from the earlier estimate of 4-4.5 per cent, the Centre for Economic and Business Forecasting under the University of Thai Chamber of Commerce said.The downward revision follows the expected power ...
The Nation Reporter
Asean trade window tops agenda
Concluding the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) negotiations and fully implementing the Asean Single Window (ASW) for all 10 Asean members by the end of this year are Thailand’s two top economic priorities as Asean chair, according to a senior official from the Commerce Ministry’s ...
Phuwit Limviphuwat
Thailand to ban import of plastic waste next year
Thailand’s Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment will propose to the cabinet a total ban on the import of plastic waste into Thailand beginning next year.Natural Resources and Environment Minister Gen Surasak Karnjanarat said today that, as imports of plastic waste are to end next ...