The government in Thailand is hailing a recent agreement with China as a significant step towards reducing its extensive rice stockpile. However, critics of the programme, which offers growers a...
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Economic Update | Reducing Thailand’s rice mountain
25 Sep 2013
Economic Update | Thailand’s government pushes transport transformation
16 Sep 2013
The government in Thailand has strongly reiterated its commitment to an ambitious Bt2trn-plus ($60bn) transport system investment plan. The massive programme of spending would focus on rail, urban...
Economic Update | Thailand targets new tourism source markets
7 Sep 2013
With one of the world’s strongest tourist industries, Thailand is now working to build on its international reputation, developing high-earning segments and broadening its market reach.
Economic Update | Thailand seeks balance between growth and debt
29 Aug 2013
The Thai government has unveiled a new package of measures aimed at promoting economic activity and maintaining growth at up to 5%, though opinions are mixed whether the stimulus programme will be...
Economic Update | Thailand’s automotive sector gearing up
15 Aug 2013
Auto manufacturers based in Thailand are continuing to boost production capacity, with ground being broken for a series of new plants and expansions to existing facilities. However, there are some...
Economic Update | Thailand: Monitoring for signs of a real estate bubble
1 Jul 2013
For some months, concerns have been voiced about the possible emergence of a bubble in the Thai housing market. To help prevent this from occurring, both the central bank and commercial lenders are...
