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Good news about digital wallet scheme in April Srettha

Prime Minister announced good news about the digital wallet scheme, schedule meeting for April 10 to consider reports for final approval in April, injecting...

Thailand’s $14 billion cash stimulus plan postponed to Q4

Thailand plans $14 billion cash handout program in Q4 to stimulate economy. 10,000 baht to 50 million adults, excluding high-income earners.

Lower court ordered to accept petition challenging True-DTAC merger

Supreme Administrative Court orders lower court to consider petition from consumers seeking to revoke telecom merger. Concerns raised about higher charges, limited competition, and...

UTTC lowers Thailand’s 2024 growth forecast to 2.6%

Thailand's 2024 economic growth forecast reduced to 2.6% due to fragile recovery, slow investment, weak consumer power, and delayed budget disbursement.

Sluggish business in Bangkoks New Chinatown

Pracharat Bamphen Road in Bangkok, known as the "New Chinatown", is facing slow business with the closure of Chinese restaurants due to competition, fewer...

Thai consumer confidence reached a 4-years high in February

Thai consumer confidence at 48-month high in Feb due to govt support and tourism. 50-million-people handout policy and visa waivers to boost economy.

Thailand’s Economic Outlook: SCB EIC Predicts Key Interest Rate Cuts in 2024

SCB's EIC predicts 2 rate cuts by the BOT in H1, bringing policy rate down to 2%, stimulating economic growth in key sectors of Thailand.

The exorbitant price Thailand is paying for high household debt

High household debt crisis in Thailand is leading to bankruptcy, suicides, and crimes. Low interest rates encourage irresponsible borrowing. State-owned banks and loan sharks...

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