Digital Content Sector Experiences Modest Growth
The video game and animation sectors continued to see declines in 2023, leading to a modest overall growth of the digital content industry by just 0.01%, bringing its total value…
Baht Experiences Greater Volatility Against the Dollar Compared to Regional Peers
The baht has been showing more volatility against the US dollar compared to its regional counterparts, primarily due to market anticipations surrounding a potential US policy rate cut and high…
Ministry to Address Surge of Chinese Goods
The Commerce Ministry has pledged to address the influx of Chinese products into Thailand, according to Minister Pichai Naripthaphan. During a statement on Saturday, he indicated that the ministry would…
Foreign E-Commerce Companies Required to Establish Offices in Thailand
Foreign e-commerce operators will be mandated to establish registered offices in Thailand under the newly proposed digital platform service law, as stated by the Electronic Transactions Development Agency (ETDA). The…
Thai EV Sales Expected to Fall Short of Target Due to Banks Limiting Loans Over Debt Concerns
Thailand’s electric vehicle (EV) sales are projected to fall short of targets this year as lenders adopt a cautious approach in approving new auto loans amid soaring household debt, according…
Inflation Rises by 0.35% in August
Inflation rose by 0.35% in August, largely driven by an increase in prices for fresh vegetables and fruits due to flood damage in key production areas. Poonpong Naiyanapakorn, director-general of…
Thai Stocks and Baht Surge Following Cabinet News
Thai stocks experienced their largest increase since March of last year, while the baht also saw a significant rise due to positive sentiment regarding policy stability following the establishment of…
Singha Estate Sells 56 Rai of Land to Taiwanese Company
SET-listed Singha Estate has sold 56 rai of industrial land in Ang Thong to a Taiwanese printed circuit board (PCB) manufacturer, potentially paving the way for further development of Thailand’s…
Temu’s Impact May Escalate Price Wars
While it remains early to assess the long-term effects of Temu, the Chinese e-commerce powerhouse, on Thailand’s e-commerce landscape and the broader region, market analytics firm Cube Asia suggests that…
SCB Anticipates Interest Rate Cut Later This Year
Siam Commercial Bank (SCB) anticipates that the Bank of Thailand will start cutting its policy rate later this year, with further reductions likely to follow into early next year. This…