Economy
Economic news in Thailand, including stock market updates, trade policies, and financial reports.
- Economy News
Thailand’s economy facing bleakest prediction in Asia
“The Bank of Thailand predicts that its gross domestic product…
- Covid-19 News
Over 73,000 Thai farmers to get relief aid after appeals approved
Over 73,000 Thai farmers are set to get much-needed aid…
- Economy News
Thai government offering more aid to rural areas and domestic tourism
The government says it’s looking at expanding its domestic tourism…
- Covid-19 News
World travel business faces slow recovery – UN report
Plenty of businesses are suffering and recovery will be slow,…
- Covid-19 News
Government agency issues guidelines to help Thailand’s souvenir suppliers
Thailand’s Department of Industrial Promotion says it is working on…
- Covid-19 News
Many Thais face salary cuts, job loss due to pandemic, survey finds
The coronavirus pandemic has already led many into financial difficulties,…
- Business News
PM urges Thai industry representatives to adjust to “new normal”
PM Prayut Chan-o-cha is urging Thai business representatives to accept…
- Covid-19 News
Price spike for Thai latex, condoms and medical gloves in demand
It’s clear the coronavirus pandemic has lead to a surge…
- Covid-19 News
International flight talks resume as “travel bubble” debate rages on
“There must be thorough discussions, which may continue into next…
- Covid-19 News
Resorts lower prices, offer promos for post-pandemic holidays
Hotels are ready to face off. After months of vacant…
- Covid-19 News
Billions of baht thrown at domestic tourism
The coronavirus pandemic has nearly killed tourism in Thailand. Now,…
- Phuket News
Long road to recovery for Phuket property sector
The Vice-President of the Phuket Real Estate Association says there…
- Economy News
Economist predicts economy will shrink 8.9% this year, despite easing of restrictions
A leading economist is predicting the Thai economy will contract…
- Economy News
Thai government to postpone tax increase on cheap cigarettes
The Thai government is expected to delay a planned tax…
- Transport News
“Gold Line” monorail will bring more mass transport to the Chao Phraya west bank
The construction of Thailand’s first monorail, aka. “Gold Line” in Charoen…
- Business News
Commerce Ministry announces another round of price drops on staple products
The Thai Ministry of Commerce will soon launch a fourth…
- Economy News
Thailand’s Central Bank will act to restrain soaring baht
The rapidly strengthening Thai baht is proving a worry for…
- Covid-19 News
How has Thailand contained Covid-19 so effectively?
When the Covid-19 was first detected in Thailand in January,…
- Covid-19 News
Bank report predicts extended timeframe for Thai tourism recovery
As the severity of the current situation facing Thailand’s lucrative…
- Politics News
Opposition criticises Thai government over economic toll of Covid response
Opposition party Pheu Thai has condemned the government’s management of…
- Covid-19 News
Global recovery unlikely to happen next year – IMF
The head of the International Monetary Fund says the global…
- Economy News
Thai GDP drops nearly 2% in first quarter
The Thai economy’s slumped by nearly 2% year-on-year during Q1,…
- Covid-19 News
Thai company steps up to ease condom shortage
A shortage of condoms is one thing. A shortage of…
- Covid-19 News
100 billion baht fund in the works for small businesses
A pay cheque might be on the way for small…
- Covid-19 News
Major slump in tourists expected this year
It’s not looking to good for Thailand’s tourism industry. This…
- Covid-19 News
Phuket’s tourist-driven economy faces crisis – Phuket Chamber of Commerce
Phuket’s tourism-driven economy is facing what one city official calls…
- Covid-19 News
Thailand’s GDP to contract up to 5% for 2020 – business thinktank
Thailand’s GDP is expected to contract between 3-5% for 2020,…
- Covid-19 News
Government panel predicts 12-18 more months of pandemic-related pain
Thailand faces up to a year and a half of…
- Economy News
Local markets in Asia retreat as US President Trump talks up revised trade war
Steep losses are the order of the day as local…
- Covid-19 News
Coronavirus damage to Thai economy estimated at 1 trillion baht
A trillion baht: that’s the estimated damage to Thailand’s national…
