The Federation of Thai Industries (FTI) is urging the government to vaccinate 70% of the population earlier than planned as the country cannot wait until December, with risks mounting if a fourth outbreak is caused by the virulent Delta variant. The federation made the call as health authorities on Tuesday warned the Delta strain was rapidly […]
Read MoreThe consumer price index (CPI), a gauge of headline inflation, rose for a third straight month in June, but at a slower pace from the previous two months. The Commerce Ministry reported yesterday that inflation was 1.25% in June after tallying 2.44% in May and 3.41% in April, the first uptick since March 2020 and […]
Read MoreThe government is considering introducing a tax on share sales by individual investors on the Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET) to generate additional revenue, three sources familiar with the matter told Reuters. Officials are studying the possibility of ending a tax waiver, which has been in place since 1991, on securities sales on the SET, two […]
Read MoreThailand’s exports are expected to rise more than 7% in the third quarter from a year earlier and 6% in the final quarter of the year, lifted by higher global demand and a weaker baht, the Thai National Shippers’ Council said on Tuesday. Exports could grow 10% this year, the group told a briefing, citing […]
Read MoreThe remaining liquidity of most hotel operators means they will be able to cover operation costs for less than three months, a Bank of Thailand (BoT) survey suggests. The BoT surveyed 220 hotels, among which 17 were alternative state quarantines and three hospitals, between June 14-27. According to the central bank’s hotel operator sentiment index […]
Read MoreThe price of gold in Thailand rose by THB100 per baht weight on Tuesday morning. The Gold Traders Association report at 9.26am showed buying price of a gold bar at THB27,250 per baht weight and selling price at THB27,350, while gold ornaments were priced at THB26,757.40 and THB27,850, respectively. On Monday morning, gold had gained […]
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