Business operators are calling for financial relief measures, including a debt moratorium and new loans with relaxed conditions, to help small and medium enterprises cope with Covid-19. The request was made ahead of Monday’s meeting of the government’s economic team called by Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha. Members of the team are expected to consider an […]
Read MoreLarge-scale shopping malls in the capital and some dark-red zone provinces are closed for two weeks to comply with the latest Covid-19 curbs in 10 provinces. Sixteen branches belonging to Central Department store, except Tops supermarkets and Central Food Halls, will be closed from Monday until July 25. On its Facebook page, Central Department Store […]
Read MoreConsumer and business sentiment fell to record lows in June as sectors fret about rising Covid-19 infections and fatalities. The University of the Thai Chamber of Commerce (UTCC) reported on Thursday the consumer confidence index fell to 43.1 in June from 44.7 in May, 46 in April, 48.5 in March, 49.4 in February and 47.8 in […]
Read MoreThe Industry Ministry has told Ming Dih Chemical to relocate its operation to an industrial estate if it wants to continue operating in the kingdom following the fire on Monday that affected at least 80,000 residents in Samut Prakan. Industry Minister Suriya Jungrungreangkit said the Department of Industrial Works has ordered the company to close […]
Read MoreLocal businesses favour a partial lockdown, especially in areas with severe infection numbers to reduce the economic impact. Many business leaders warn a total nationwide lockdown would cause huge losses for the country’s economy and massive harm for enterprises. Careful vetting Sanan Angubolkul, chairman of the Thai Chamber of Commerce, said the group disagrees with […]
Read MoreThe Bank of Thailand and three banking associations have built up a data ecosystem and plan to offer digital banking statements by January next year. The central bank yesterday signed an agreement on data ecosystem development with the Thai Bankers’ Association, the Government Financial Institutions Association, and the Association of International Banks, representing a combined […]
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