With tropical storms bringing downpours across Thailand, many are left wondering if the torrential rains and dark clouds augur forthcoming economic woes, shattering hopes of a rebound. Thailand’s reputation as one of the Asian economic tigers is long gone. Vivid memories of the 1997 economic collapse and anxiety over the current tepid conditions lend credence […]
Read MoreGrowth in value-addition of Thailand’s ICT sector as a share of GDP was negative, but Thailand is among the top 10 countries having high value-addition in ICT manufacturing, according to a UN agency report. The information and telecommunications technology (ICT) sector comprises ICT manufacturing, ICT wholesale trade and ICT services as an essential part of […]
Read MoreSingapore and South Korea top the charts when it comes to companies receiving orders online, the Digital Economy Report 2019 released by the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD) shows. According to the report launched a few days ago, more than 60 per cent of small firms and close to 80 per cent […]
Read MoreConsumer confidence plunged to the lowest level in 33 months in August as people fretted over domestic political stability, slowing economic growth and global economic uncertainty. According to the latest survey by the University of the Thai Chamber of Commerce (UTCC), the consumer confidence index fell to 73.6 points last month from 75 in July, […]
Read MoreBANGKOK (Reuters): Thailand’s capital, Bangkok, edged out Paris and London as the world’s most popular city to visit, according to a survey released on Wednesday, welcome news for Thailand after worries over a drop in foreign arrivals. Bangkok was named the most-visited city for the fourth consecutive year, with about 22.8 million visitors reported in […]
Read MoreThe Stock Exchange of Thailand has announced that four securities face a possible de-listing due to failure to submit last year’s financial statements. The securities are Inter Far East Energy Corporation Plc (IFEC), KC Property Plc (KC), KTech Construction Plc (KTECH) and Rich Asia Corporation Plc (RICH). “These companies have failed to submit their yearly […]
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