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TAT sets out plans for Thai tourism growth

TAT sets out plans for Thai tourism growth

The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) has unveiled its direction for fiscal 2024 with a budget of 5 billion baht aiming to grow off-peak customers, increase spending per trip by 7%, and distribute income to a greater variety of destinations.

05:15
Consumer confidence ticks up in May

Consumer confidence ticks up in May

Consumer confidence rose for a 12th straight month in May and hit the highest level since March 2020, boosted by a gradually recovering economy and a resilient tourism sector.

06:00

EXCHANGE RATE

Currency/Baht
Buy (Baht)
Sell (Baht)
EUR
36.9503
37.7022
GBP
42.9769
43.8373
HKD
4.409
4.4891
JPY
24.597
25.2934
USD
34.7018
35.0339
CNY
4.819
4.9547
Source: Bank of thailand (9 Jun 2023)

SET

SET
1,554.73
-4.77
SET50
942.08
-3.87
SET100
2,096.53
-7.90
sSET
1,001.08
+2.17
SETCLMV
885.27
-4.36
SETHD
1,161.56
-2.88
SETTHSI
996.99
-3.54
Source: settrade.com (9 Jun 2023)
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10:03

Heat waves spark surge in demand for air-con parts

Thailand's exports of air-conditioner components to the US surged in the first quarter, driven by rising demand caused by an increase in heat waves.

10:03
Heat waves spark surge in demand for air-con parts
09:05

Teka puts greater stress on non-condo projects

Contractor Teka Construction Plc is switching its focus to non-condo projects, housing development and construction materials to reduce its reliance on high-rise residential projects.

09:05
08:10

NBTC mulls regulation of OTT platforms

The chairman of the National Broadcasting and Telecommunications Commission (NBTC) is considering the possible supervision of over-the-top (OTT) platforms in Thailand.

08:10
07:42

New deals signed on trip to Saudi

The economic relationship between Thailand and Saudi Arabia is thriving, with a number of partnership deals in the pipeline.

07:42
New deals signed on trip to Saudi
06:45

FTI calls for greater business cooperation with Beijing

The Federation of Thai Industries (FTI) wants to increase Chinese investment in Thailand, especially in the electric vehicle (EV), food and healthcare segments, by advocating more business cooperation with Beijing.

06:45
FTI calls for greater business cooperation with Beijing
06:02

Most staff willing to seek new pastures

Almost 90% of employees in Thailand are willing to look for new job opportunities despite the worsening global economic outlook.

06:02
Most staff willing to seek new pastures
06:00

Consumer confidence ticks up in May

Consumer confidence rose for a 12th straight month in May and hit the highest level since March 2020, boosted by a gradually recovering economy and a resilient tourism sector.

06:00
Consumer confidence ticks up in May
05:15

TAT sets out plans for Thai tourism growth

The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) has unveiled its direction for fiscal 2024 with a budget of 5 billion baht aiming to grow off-peak customers, increase spending per trip by 7%, and distribute income to a greater variety of destinations.

05:15
TAT sets out plans for Thai tourism growth
04:47

Allianz Ayudhya posts strong Q1 results

Allianz Ayudhya Assurance recorded strong business growth in the first quarter this year, with annualised new premiums (ANP) surging 21% year-on-year, putting the life insurance firm on track to achieve its gross written premiums (GWP) target of 37.7 billion baht this year.

04:47
Allianz Ayudhya posts strong Q1 results
04:42

Rejig of listing rules to aid tech, innovation

The Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET) has adjusted listing rules for ordinary shares to help companies operating in technology and innovation-driven industries under the bio-, circular and green (BCG) economic model.

04:42

EXCHANGE RATE

Currency/Baht
Buy (Baht)
Sell (Baht)
EUR
36.9503
37.7022
GBP
42.9769
43.8373
HKD
4.409
4.4891
JPY
24.597
25.2934
USD
34.7018
35.0339
CNY
4.819
4.9547
Source: Bank of thailand (9 Jun 2023)

SET

SET
1,554.73
-4.77
SET50
942.08
-3.87
SET100
2,096.53
-7.90
sSET
1,001.08
+2.17
SETCLMV
885.27
-4.36
SETHD
1,161.56
-2.88
SETTHSI
996.99
-3.54
Source: settrade.com (9 Jun 2023)