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Thu, 06 Oct 2022 06:42:00 +0700
Committee forecasts at least 3% GDP uptick
The Joint Standing Committee on Commerce, Industry and Banking (JSCCIB) has inched up its 2022 GDP forecast, expecting the economy to grow by at least 3%, driven by the gradual recovery of the tourism industry.

Thu, 06 Oct 2022 06:23:00 +0700
Rift rumours fly as Prawit skips cabinet
Deputy Prime Minister Prawit Wongsuwon took sick leave on Wednesday and missed the first cabinet meeting chaired by Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha following the latter's return to Government House.

Thu, 06 Oct 2022 05:11:00 +0700
Ex-top cop seen as likely PM candidate for PPRP
Former national police chief Pol Gen Chakthip Chaijinda is in the spotlight as a potential candidate for prime minister in the next general election, running under the banner of the ruling Palang Pracharath Party (PPRP).

Thu, 06 Oct 2022 04:46:00 +0700
Milder energy prices moderate inflation
Inflation in Thailand is showing clear signs of deceleration after the rate of price increases declined by more than one percentage point last month.

Thu, 06 Oct 2022 04:33:00 +0700
Mice hit by manpower shortages
The Mice (meetings, incentives, conventions and exhibitions) segment in Thailand is seeing a strong rebound this year, but local operators are struggling to prepare enough manpower to serve the market, says the Thailand Incentive and Convention Assoc...

Thu, 06 Oct 2022 04:27:00 +0700
Drug control, road safety loom large
Combating drug trafficking and tackling online crimes are the top priorities of the new national police chief, Pol Gen Damrongsak Kittiprapas.

Thu, 06 Oct 2022 04:22:00 +0700
New calls for cabinet rejig
A cabinet reshuffle is expected to take place soon and may involve the ruling Palang Pracharath Party (PPRP) after some party members lobbied for their leader Gen Prawit Wongsuwon to take over the interior portfolio ahead of the general election.

Wed, 05 Oct 2022 15:10:00 +0700
Economy seen up 3.0 to 3.5% this year, says finance minister
The Thai economy is still expected to grow 3.0 to 3.5% in 2022, while a weak baht is helping exports, Finance minister Arkhom Termpittayapaisith said on Wednesday.

Wed, 05 Oct 2022 14:02:00 +0700
Transistor radio sales soar after PM's comment
NAKHON RATCHASIMA: People rushed to buy transistor radios in this northeastern province after Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha recommended them as a reliable channel for flood information.

Wed, 05 Oct 2022 11:45:00 +0700
Opec+ expected to slash oil output
VIENNA: Major oil producers led by Saudi Arabia and Russia were set to meet Wednesday as reports said they were mulling an output cut of up to 2 million barrels per day in a bid to prop up slumping prices.



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