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Thailand’s exports expected to contract this year, says shippers' council
The Thai National Shippers’ Council has predicted that Thailand’s exports this year would contract 1.5% year on year.Council chief Chaicharn Charoensuk said although Thailand’s exports had started to see a brighter trend, its growth would remain negative because of the contraction earlier in the year.He ...
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LGBTQ couples in Thailand to soon have equal legal rights in marriage
The Cabinet on Tuesday endorsed a bill amending the Civil and Commercial Code, so same-sex couples can marry and have the same legal protections and privileges as straight couples.Deputy government spokesman Karom Polpornklang said the amendment bill proposed by the Justice Ministry seeks to allow ...
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Thai PM 'very worried' about weak Q3 growth, plans more stimulus
Thai Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin said on Monday (Nov 20) he was “very worried” about much slower-than-expected growth in the third quarter, with the economy burdened by declining exports and government spending.Gross domestic product (GDP) expanded 1.5 per cent in the July-September quarter from a ...
Thailand offers 50% tax cut to boost smart cities
The Digital Economy and Society Ministry on Monday incentivised smart city development by offering a 50% cut in corporate tax for three years.DES Minister Prasert Chanthararuangthong announced the move during a seminar titled “Thailand Smart City 2024” at the Grand Hyatt Erawan Hotel in Bangkok. ...
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Foreign Ministry urges envoys to become proactive in driving Thai economy
The Foreign Ministry launched a weeklong summit with Thai ambassadors, consuls general and trade representatives to give them instructions on working proactively to expand the country’s economy.The forum, which wraps up on Friday, was opened by Foreign Minister Parnpree Bahiddha-Nukara on Monday at the JW ...
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Thai banks' bad loans slow to 2.73% of lending at December-end -c.bank
Thai banks’ non-performing loans stood at 2.73% of total lending at the end of December 2022, down from 2.77% at the end of September, helped by debt restructuring, the central bank said on Monday.The banking system remained strong with high levels of capital, loan-loss provisions ...
3% hike in marketing spending forecast next year
The Marketing Association of Thailand (MAT) forecasts marketing spending next year will increase by only 3% because of the negative outlook for the global economy. Marketers are expected to prioritise their investment in the areas of content platforms, commerce platforms and payment platforms next year, said ...
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Import technology and talent, improve education: Thai businesses
The Thai Chamber of Commerce has urged the government to reform the country and its economy, import technology, attract foreign skilled labour, improve education and boost the birth rate. The results of a survey of nationwide members of the Thai Chamber of Commerce were compiled in ...
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’30-baht treatment anywhere’ highlight of Thailand’s new ‘quick win’ health policies
The Public Health Ministry has consolidated the 13 national health plans previously proposed into 10 urgent or “quick win” policies, with the “30-baht treatment anywhere” scheme at its centre.The “30-baht treatment anywhere” scheme was part of the key election promises made by the ruling Pheu ...
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Economic experts urge govt to improve its communication strategy to build confidence
Over the past two to three months, the government’s focal point has been the digital wallet project, marked by the establishment of a task force and frequent updates.However, this heightened communication has drawn criticism from scholars who question the government’s communication strategies.Burin Adulwattana, managing director ...
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