More than 80 per cent of Thai organisations surveyed by PwC recently said they were hit adversely by the Covid-19 pandemic, while the report indicated that successful crisis recovery hinges on improving resiliency. The Thailand part of PwC’s “Global Crisis Survey 2021” – a global survey of 2,814 business leaders in 73 countries – explores […]
Read MoreThe baht opened at 31.40 to the US dollar on Monday, unchanged from its close on Friday. The Thai currency is likely to move between 31.35 and 31.45 during the day and between 31.25 and 31.60 this week, Krungthai Bank market strategist Poon Panichpibool said. He said the baht may weaken in the short term […]
Read MoreThe value of Thai food exports is expected to increase by 5-7% this year to 1 trillion baht as a global Covid-19 vaccination drive continues, says the Federation of Thai Industries’ (FTI) food processing industry club. Export value stood at 981 billion baht last year after the pandemic forced countries to impose strict lockdown measures. […]
Read MoreBilateral trade between Cambodia and Thailand continued to contract amid the efforts of both governments battling to overcome the COVID-19 pandemic and return social and economic development to normal. Figures from Thailand’s Ministry of Commerce showed that From January to March this year Cambodia exported $330 million of goods to its neighbour, a 48.9 percent […]
Read MoreAs the Covid-19 crisis continues, the devastating economic effects have intensified for people in many walks of life globally. As well, the unequal impacts of the pandemic have become even more apparent, experts say. International evidence shows that the disruption brought by the coronavirus has disproportionately hurt vulnerable groups, particularly women and the young. Approximately […]
Read MoreThe government has insisted its plan to reopen Phuket to foreign tourists on July 1 remains on course despite the country facing a third wave of Covid-19. Deputy Prime Minister and Commerce Minister Jurin Laksanawisit said on Sunday he admitted the current infection rate is threatening the reopening but doubled down on the target, stressing the […]
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