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Thailand: Fuel consumption surges during Q1

Fuel consumption in the first quarter increased to a level greater than usage in 2019, following a drop for two consecutive years when Thailand endured the impact of the pandemic, according to the Department of Energy Business (DOEB). From January to March, fuel demand rose by 5.65% to 161 million litres per day (MLD) on average, […]

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Thailand: Survey finds household debt rising

Average household debt for workers has hit the highest level in 14 years, attributed to durable goods purchases, investment to create income and daily expenses. However, there are signs the proportion of consumers’ unorganised loans, or borrowing from loan sharks, is beginning to decrease, according to the latest survey by the University of the Thai Chamber […]

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Thailand: Exports value dips for sixth month in a row

Though Thai exports fell for a sixth consecutive month in March and the global economy remains sluggish, the Commerce Ministry remains confident shipments can meet the growth target of 1-2% this year. According to Deputy Commerce Minister Sinit Lertkrai, the export trend for the second quarter began negatively, but the contraction rate is decreasing and should turn […]

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Thailand: Banks eye yuan-baht trade payments

The Bank of Thailand is in discussions with China’s central bank over supporting the use of yuan-baht settlement to mitigate foreign exchange risk amid ongoing US dollar volatility. According to central bank governor Sethaput Suthiwartnarueput, the Bank of Thailand and the People’s Bank of China have held talks over additional cooperation to encourage businesses to use […]

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