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Private sector waits to see new economic ministers to raise investors’ confidence

BANGKOK, 7 June 2019 (NNT) - The private sector is waiting to see new ministers in charge of economic portfolios who may raise the confidence of investors. The Consumers Confidence Index was reported at 77.7 in May, the...

Thailand aims to export 10m tons of rice in 2019

BANGKOK, 5 June 2019 (NNT) - Rice is important to Thailand in many respects, including for the economy, society, culture, environment and food security. It is the main economic crop as well as an important export product of Thailand. Each year, Thailand exports an average of 10 million tons...

NHA to open phase two of Million Housings scheme

BANGKOK, 1 June 2019 (NNT) - Good news for low-income persons looking for accommodation. The National Housing Authority is accepting reservations for units in phase 2 of the Million Housings project starting from 370,000 baht. Current clients with a good payment histor, and National Savings Fund members may receive...

Electric cars will help cut smog in Thailand

Increasing air pollution in Thailand caused by hazardous particulate matter known as PM2.5 has led many people to ask where this threat is coming from. According to several respected scholars and a study by the Pollution Control Department, diesel vehicle fuel...

Innovative agricultural products on sale

Some 60 innovative agricultural products, including foods and non-food health and beauty products, have been selected by the Agricultural Product Innovation (APi) from 16 manufacturers

Central Bank will not revise LTV measures

BANGKOK, 30 May 2019 (NNT) - Following the implementation of the loan-to-value (LTV) regulation since April this year, mortgage lending has shown signs of slowing down. However, the Bank of Thailand (BOT) reported that the slowdown is caused by the accelerated transactions since the end of last year.The BOT Governor, Veerathai...

Food delivery business to reach THB33-35 billion in 2019

Food delivery applications are an example of ‘digital disruption’, in which digital technology transforms not only consumer behavior but also restaurants’ food supply chains.  KResearch estimates that the food delivery business in 2019 will amount to THB33-35 billion, up 14 percent from the previous year, and account for 8 percent...

FTI, EXIM Bank to help support businesses to compete in world market

BANGKOK, 24 May 2019(NNT)- The Federation of Thai Industries and Exim Bank have planned to raise potentials and support for all levels of export sector ranging from SMEs to major manufacturers in effort to compete in the world...