Thailand to Ban Plastic Scrap Imports by 2025
The Thai government has announced its plan to prohibit plastic scrap imports by 2025. Read the rest of Thailand to Ban Plastic Scrap Imports by 2025 on Thailand Business News
Thai Consumer Confidence Index reaches 8-month high in August
The University of the Thai Chamber of Commerce (UTCC) has announced the August 2022 Consumer Confidence Index score of 43.7, an 8-month high since February. Read the rest of Thai Consumer Confidence Index reaches 8-month high in August on Thailand Business News
Thailand’s Central Group acquires British retailer Selfridges
Central made the purchase in partnership with Signa Holding of Austria for a reported price of $4.76 billion Read the rest of Thailand’s Central Group acquires British retailer Selfridges on Thailand Business News
Thailand extends to 45 days visa-free stay effective from October
Effective from 1 October, 2022, until 31 March, 2023, for tourists from countries/territories entitled for a visa exemption and visa on arrival to Thailand. Read the rest of Thailand extends to 45 days visa-free stay effective from October on Thailand Business News
2023 Foreign Investment in Thailand: Trends and Opportunities
Following where China has been spending and investing its Belt & Road Initiative capital can provide foreign investment (FDI) clues and reveal new opportunities in recipient countries. Read the rest of 2023 Foreign Investment in Thailand: Trends and Opportunities on Thailand Business News
Thai Prime Minister suspended by Constitutional Court
Thailand’s constitution drafted by the military and promulgated in 2017 limits the duration of the term of prime minister to eight years: a legal controversy has arisen over the starting date of Prime Minister Prayuth Chan-ocha’s term. Read the rest of Thai Prime Minister suspended by Constitutional Court on Thailand Business News
Thailand-Japan exports gain benefits from RCEP
There are around 6,000 Japanese companies that invest in Thailand, while the total value of Thai goods exported to Japan last year was recorded at 25 billion U.S. dollars, with at least 10% growth expected this year. Read the rest of Thailand-Japan exports gain benefits from RCEP on Thailand Business News
Thailand’s Growth disappoints despite boost from reopening
A breakdown of GDP showed that growth was uneven. Encouragingly, the recovery in household spending gained further traction, rising 6.9% y/y (1.7% q/q) following a more substantive easing in domestic and border restrictions. Read the rest of Thailand’s Growth disappoints despite boost from reopening on Thailand Business News