Business owners should adjust themselves and support the new government’s plan to increase the daily minimum wage, say economists from the Panyapiwat Institute of Technology and the Thailand Development Research Institute (TDRI).
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ADB expects Thailand’s 2011 growth at 4-4.5%
Thailand could witness its economic growth slow to 4-4.5 per cent this year, given its automotive sector hit by the supply chain disruptions from Japan’s disasters and the tightened monetary stance to curb inflation, according to the Asian Development Bank.
Populist policies ‘may hit growth of businesses’
Key elements of the incoming government’s populist policies, particularly the planned increase in the minimum wage and heavy subsidies, are a major concern for companies, as they fear the measures will slow the business sector down over the remainder of the year and during 2012.
Revenue Department ready to cut corporate tax
The Revenue Department is ready to cut the corporate income tax rate, though it is also proposing a rise in the value-added tax (VAT) rate, says Satit Rungkasiri, director-general of the department.
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June data shows four-year high despite unease
The Thai Consumer Confidence Index (CCI) surged to 81.7 points in June, the highest in four and a half years, with consumers expecting the new government’s policies to result in better economic conditions.
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Economist warns of gap
Economists are advising the new government to focus more on income distribution, as it is an efficient way to strengthen the country’s economic fundamentals.
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Exporters worried about baht policy
Exporters are uncomfortable with the prospect of a strengthening baht, as they want a stable exchange rate to help them keep pace amid tough global competition
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Thai election results: Property analysts take “wait and see” attitude to Yingluck Shinawatra
As the dust settles on Pheu Thai’s landslide victory, the political situation in Thailand has become clearer but the economic situation for the property sector is still ambiguous.
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Majority victory boosts SET, Shinawatra-linked stock
Stock investors reacted positively to the election result, with the Stock Exchange of Thailand Composite Index opening 33.48 points or 3.21 per cent higher.
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Populist pledges could lead to fiscal crisis
If implemented, the political parties’ election campaign promises, and their populist policies in particular.
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