Thailand’s weakening baht not all bad for economy – PM
BANGKOK (Reuters) – Thailand’s central bank is monitoring the weak baht, which is not entirely bad for the economy and could help the key export and tourism sectors, the prime minister said…
Analysis-After limbo, Thailand’s new prime minister faces weakened economy
By Orathai Sriring and Devjyot Ghoshal BANGKOK (Reuters) – On the campaign trail, Thailand’s new prime minister promised to kick-start the pandemic-hit economy, bolster household incomes, support small businesses and bridge gnawing…
Plane carrying Thailand’s exiled ex-PM Thaksin lands in Bangkok – media, live TV
BANGKOK (Reuters) – A jet reported by Thai media to be carrying the fugitive former premier Thaksin Shinawatra touched down at an airport in Bangkok on Tuesday, according to live television footage.…
Ambitious liberal fails in first bid to become Thailand’s next leader
By Devjyot Ghoshal and Panu Wongcha-um BANGKOK (Reuters) – In the 60 days since a stunning election victory, the leader of Thailand’s Move Forward party forged and managed a coalition, cajoled the…
Thailand’s economy picks up in May as tourism, spending rise
By Orathai Sriring and Kitiphong Thaichareon BANGKOK (Reuters) – Thailand’s economy continued to recover in May as tourism gathered momentum and private and public spending increased while exports remained weak, the central…
Thailand’s April headline inflation lowest in 16 months, to drop further
BANGKOK (Reuters) – Thailand’s headline inflation dropped to its lowest in 16 months in April thanks to lower energy and food prices and a high base in 2022, the commerce ministry said…
Thailand’s economic activity improves in February -central bank
BANGKOK (Reuters) – Thailand’s economy in February continued to improve compared with the previous month as the value of exports rose while private consumption and tourism activities also increased, the central bank…
World Bank maintains Thailand’s 2023 growth outlook at 3.6%
BANGKOK (Reuters) – Thailand’s economy is expected to grow by 3.6% this year, up from 2.6% last year, supported by stronger private consumption, a recovery in the tourism sector and strong pent-up…
Analysis-Some new faces but old divisions to haunt Thailand’s May election
By Panu Wongcha-um and Panarat Thepgumpanat BANGKOK (Reuters) – Thailand’s general election set for May 14 will bring new faces into the fray but is likely to be over-shadowed by old animosity…
Thailand’s gradual policy tightening still appropriate – central bank
BANGKOK (Reuters) – Thailand’s gradual, measured policy normalisation is still an appropriate approach, as the economy continues to recover on the back of increased tourism and domestic spending, the central bank said.…
Tourism revival likely boosted Thailand’s GDP growth in Q3- Reuters poll
By Devayani Sathyan BENGALURU (Reuters) – Thailand’s economy grew at its fastest pace in more than a year last quarter, boosted by a rebound in tourism and private consumption, but the outlook…
Thailand’s WHA, China’s BYD to announce plans for EV plant in Thailand
SHANGHAI (Reuters) -WHA Group, the Thai industrial estate developer, said on Tuesday that it and China’s BYD are set to announce plans for an electric vehicle (EV) manufacturing facility in Thailand. The…
Thailand’s new acting leader is another royalist military man
By Panu Wongcha-um BANGKOK (Reuters) – Thailand’s new acting leader, Prawit Wongsuwan, represents little substantial change from suspended Prime Minister Prayuth Chan-ocha for opposition forces seeking to end what they decry as…
Thailand’s investment pledges slump in H1 as foreign projects wane
BANGKOK (Reuters) – Investment applications in Thailand dropped by 42% in the first half of 2022 compared to the same period last year, official data showed on Wednesday, led by a sharp…
Thailand’s tourism-reliant economy likely gathered pace in Q2 – Reuters poll
By Anant Chandak BENGALURU – Thailand’s economy likely grew at its fastest pace in a year last quarter, thanks to increased tourism as pandemic curbs eased, but the high cost of living…
Thailand’s economy likely grew modestly in Q1, stung by high inflation: Reuters poll
By Arsh Tushar Mogre BENGALURU – Thailand’s economy likely grew modestly in the first quarter, thanks to robust exports and an easing of COVID-19 restrictions and despite low tourist arrivals and high…
Thailand’s tourism-reliant economy likely returned to growth in Q4- Reuters poll
By Vivek Mishra BENGALURU – Thailand’s economy likely returned to growth in the fourth quarter thanks to robust exports and easing of COVID-19 curbs, but the suspension of a quarantine waiver for…
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