Thailand Morning News For August 8
Top tuna firm Thai Union Q2 profit drops on high raw material costs The world’s largest canned tuna producer, Thai Union Pcl, on Monday said its second-quarter net profit dropped 7.6 percent from a year […]
Top tuna firm Thai Union Q2 profit drops on high raw material costs The world’s largest canned tuna producer, Thai Union Pcl, on Monday said its second-quarter net profit dropped 7.6 percent from a year […]
Heavy rain wreck havoc in several southern provinces Officials of Tarnbokekoranee national park in Krabi have declared Tarnbokekoranee waterfall off-limits to all visitors for their safety after upstream water level has risen sharply due to […]
However, exactly how much of a risk robotisation poses to those most vulnerable to losing their jobs to a machine is largely underestimated by those most likely to be affected – the region’s giant […]
Passenger traffic at major airports slows Passenger traffic experienced slower growth at six major airports in Thailand in the first half but remained healthy by global standards. — Bangkok Post WARNING: ‘Most dangerous’ Android malware […]
GDP growth this year forecast at 3.5-4% The Joint Standing Committee on Commerce, Industry and Banking forecast this year’s economic growth at 3.5-4% after the country enjoyed a 7.8% growth in exports the the first […]
Shipper council raises 2017 export outlook to 5% The Thai National Shippers’ Council (TNSC) has revised the 2017 export growth forecast up to 5% from its previous forecast of 2.5-3.5%, as exports rose in the […]
Property prices expected to rise 10%, survey shows Thais are concerned about what lies around the corner for Bangkok’s real-estate market, but expect to see property grow in value over the next five years, according […]
Don Mueang off-ramp closed for repairs Travellers have been told to allow for at least three hours if they’re going from downtown Bangkok to Don Mueang airport by road as roadworks in the area get […]
Finance Ministry keeps GDP growth outlook at 3.6% The Thai economy is expected to grow 3.6% this year, as earlier forecast, with exports likely to increase more than expected, the Finance Ministry said on Thursday. […]
PM concerned with heavy rains from Sonca depression Prime Minister Prayut Chan-ocha has expressed concern over heavy rains in northern and northeastern provinces and ordered authorities concerned to be on the alert to rush aid […]
Baht’s sharp rise on BoT radar The Bank of Thailand has acknowledged the baht’s rapid climb against the US dollar recently, a movement that it says warrants close monitoring. — Bangkok Post Govt plans Bt2,750 […]
Thailand freezes former PM Yingluck’s bank accounts in rice subsidy case Thailand’s justice ministry froze some of former Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra’s bank accounts, the ministry and her legal team said on Monday, in relation […]