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SMEs struggle as business outlook remains subdued

The SMEs Competitiveness Index fell by 0.8 points to 45.1 in the second quarter of this year, as businesses urge the government to help reduce costs and improve liquidity, according to a survey by the Institute of Trade Strategies at the University of the Thai Chamber of Commerce (UTCC).

Bangkok Post · Aug 6

Consumers upbeat, businesses cautious

Consumer confidence rebounded for the first time in four months in June, supported by falling oil prices and the implementation of the "Thai Chuay Thai Plus" (Thais Help Thais) co-payment scheme, according to the University of the Thai Chamber of Commerce (UTCC).

Bangkok Post · Jul 9

Chamber introduces regional AI institute

Thailand has the potential to become a regional artificial intelligence (AI) and data centre hub by 2035, while positioning itself as a manufacturing base for humanoid robots, a leader in green digital infrastructure, and a primary source of AI talent, say pundits and academics.

Bangkok Post · Jul 7

Thai consumer confidence at more than 3-year high in April

Thai consumer confidence rose for an 11th straight month in April, reaching a 38-month high, boosted by a recovery in tourism and increased activities ahead of an election on May 14, a survey showed on Thursday.

Bangkok Post · May 11, 2023

Consumers buoyant about tourism

Consumer confidence rose for the 10th straight month in March, reaching the highest level in 37 months, boosted by the positive impact of easing Covid-19 outbreaks and the recovery of domestic tourism, which has left consumers feeling happier and more optimistic.

Bangkok Post · Apr 11, 2023

Songkran spending tipped to jump 17%

Consumer spending could rise 17% to 125 billion baht, a four-year high, during the upcoming Songkran holiday as the economy and tourism gather steam, according to the University of the Thai Chamber of Commerce (UTCC).

Bangkok Post · Apr 4, 2023

Firms unfazed by US woes

The collapse of US banks is expected to have only a minor impact on Thai companies and the overall Thai economy, according to the latest business survey by the University of the Thai Chamber of Commerce (UTCC).

Bangkok Post · Mar 21, 2023

General election on May 14

The Election Commission has set the general election for Sunday May 14, with advanced voting a week earlier on Sunday May 7.

Bangkok Post · Mar 21, 2023

Consumer confidence reaches three-year high

Consumer confidence increased for the ninth straight month in February, boosted by recovering tourism, government stimulus measures, and the baht's weakness.

Bangkok Post · Mar 9, 2023

War economy

The world's economy and businesses have suffered from the Russia-Ukraine war over the past year, hamstrung by high energy prices, inflationary pressure and logistics disruptions.

Bangkok Post · Feb 19, 2023