A group of Thai exporters remains bullish on the country’s prospects this year, despite slower growth in April. Chaichan Chareonsuk, chairman of the Thai National Shippers’ Council (TNSC), said the council believes 5-8% growth for the country’s export sector is still achievable, with key drivers including the depreciation of the baht and robust demand for […]
Read MoreLaos exported the first large quantity of sticky rice to China from the Southern Vientiane Railway Station. Vientiane Times reports that Indochina Development Partners Lao (IDP) shipped 100 tons of sticky rice to China via the Laos-China railway system at the Southern Vientiane Railway Station. Since 2005, IDP has been investing in rice planting and […]
Read MoreTourism operators are supporting the Bangkok governor’s proposal to extend nightlife hours until 2am and lift the outdoor mask mandate to boost tourism demand and attract workers back to the industry. Allowing things to get back to normal, especially nightlife, is the right move to improve the economy and tourism demand after many destinations have […]
Read MoreThe Bank of Thailand (BoT) has told the finance ministry that it will keep its policy rate at the current level to support the economy, Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha told reporters on Tuesday. Gen Prayut also said the Ministry of Finance, the central bank, commercial banks and the private sector in the country needed to […]
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