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GTCC STAMMTISCH BANGKOK "TRI-NATION NIGHT" |
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Exports up, support down Surge in exports creates current account surplus of $0.6 billion in September as Bank of Thailand ends pandemic measures of 100% mortgages and corporate bond supports. (Bangkok Post, 31/10/2022) More
Finance Ministry trims GDP growth outlook to 3.4% The Finance Ministry on Friday trimmed its 2022 economic growth outlook to 3.4% from 3.5% projected earlier, with the main drivers being a recovery in private consumption and the crucial tourism sector, Fiscal Policy Office (FPO) director-general Pornchai Thiraveja said. (Bangkok Post, 31/10/2022) More
Bank of Thailand chief: External factors constraints for managing baht The baht is moving in line with regional currencies, with external factor the main constraint for managing volatility, according to Bank of Thailand (BoT) governor. (Bangkok Post, 28/10/2022) More
Sept exports rise 7.8% y/y, beat forecast Thailand's exports rose more than expected in September, helped by increased shipments of food and industrial goods. (Bangkok Post, 28/10/2022) More
Listed banks see healthy Q3 Listed banks posted stronger results in the third quarter year-on-year thanks to lower loan-loss provisioning and the economic recovery. (Bangkok Post, 26/10/2022) More
Thai central bank reports strong signs of recovery in 3 regions The Bank of Thailand (BOT) has reported strong signs of economic recovery in September, crediting a tourism revival and subsidies to stimulate spending. (The Nation, 25/10/2022) More |
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| Mazars in Asia Pacific 2022 |
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Thailand schreibt erneuerbare Energieprojekte aus Die Anlagen sollen bis 2030 mehr als 5 Gigawatt an elektrischer Leistung aus erneuerbaren Energien erzeugen. Der Großteil der Ausschreibung entfällt auf Solaranlagen. (GTAI Thailand, 31/10/2022) Mehr
Thailand setzt vermehrt auf Elektrofahrzeuge Der Staat bezuschusst Käufe von E-Fahrzeugen, die vor Ort produziert werden. Die Förderung kann über die Hersteller unter Einhaltung gewisser Auflagen beantragt werden. (GTAI Thailand, 19/10/2022) Mehr
Thailand erhöht Mindestlohn ab Oktober 2022 Thailands Mindestlohnausschuss hat zum 1. Oktober 2022 den provinzabhängigen Mindestlohn um etwa 5 Prozent angehoben. (GTAI Thailand, 18/10/2022) Mehr |
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GTCC INTER-CHAMBER YOUNG PROFESSIONALS NETWORK EVENING |
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Internet economy set to generate $35bn in 2022 Thailand's internet economy is expected to rise 17% year-on-year to US$35 billion in gross merchandise value in 2022, driven by e-commerce. (Bangkok Post, 31/10/2022) More
Local property market lures large foreign players Big players from overseas and local residential developers flocked to the Thai logistics market to capitalise on the sector's rise, with occupancy hitting an all-time high the past decade. (Bangkok Post, 29/10/2022) More
Govt to recapitalise Thai Airways with B10bn The government will need to raise 10 billion baht to recapitalise financially ailing Thai Airways International (THAI) to keep its shareholding in the company from dipping below 40%, according to the State Enterprise Policy Office (Sepo). (Bangkok Post, 28/10/2022) More
Plant-based food exports set to soar Export prospects look promising for Thai plant-based food, with expected growth of more than 20% this year driven by rising numbers of health-conscious consumers, innovations, and an increasing global population, according to the Thai Food Processors Association. (Bangkok Post, 26/10/2022) More
Chip shortages put a dent in rising sales of motorcycles The Thai economic recovery is expected to boost motorcycle sales in the domestic market, but manufacturers are still struggling to deal with ongoing semiconductor shortages, says the Federation of Thai Industries (FTI). (Bangkok Post, 26/10/2022) More
North, Northeast tourism revenue expected to inch close to pre-Covid level in 2023 Tourism revenue in the North and Northeast would return close to the pre-pandemic amount in 2023, the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) has forecast. (The Nation, 25/10/2022) More
NBTC greenlights merger of True and DTAC with conditions Thailand’s telecommunications regulator acknowledged and approved the merger of the country’s second and third largest mobile operators, True Corporation Pcl and Telenor ASA’s Total Access Communication Pcl (DTAC), on Thursday subject to conditions. (The Nation, 21/10/2022) More |
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[FULLY BOOKED] GTCC OKTOBERFEST 2022 |
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Thais eager to welcome Chinese coming via rail Thai tourism should benefit from the Laos-China high-speed railway, with at least 3 million Chinese travelling via this channel once the mainland permits outbound travel, according to the Association of Thai Travel Agents (Atta). (Bangkok Post, 28/10/2022) More
Southeast Asia digital economy slows as consumers curb spending Growth in Southeast Asia’s internet economy is slowing after years of expansion, showing that even emerging digital markets aren’t immune to economic headwinds. (Bangkok Post, 28/10/2022) More
Thai-Lao business via Nong Khai almost back to normal: local trade office Trade across the Lao border in Nong Khai has almost returned to pre-pandemic levels, the provincial commercial office said on Tuesday. (The Nation, 25/10/2022) More |
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New plan puts focus on clean power A new version of the national energy plan is expected to set a path for Thailand to become a low-carbon society, coming into effect in the first quarter next year, says the Energy Policy and Planning Office (Eppo). (Bangkok Post, 28/10/2022) More
EV subsidy scheme tallies 25,000 units The government's electric vehicle (EV) subsidy measure has registered 25,000 units, according to Excise Department director-general Ekniti Nitithanprapas. (Bangkok Post, 26/10/2022) More
PTT unveils wide-ranging EV ecosystem plan to push for low-carbon society Oil giant PTT Plc has unveiled a comprehensive EV ecosystem plan involving the manufacturing of electric vehicles and EV batteries, installation of EV-charging stations, and renting of EVs with the ambitious goal of making Thailand a low-carbon society. (The Nation, 25/10/2022) More
BCG and the path to green energy in APEC From the theme of "Open. Connect. Balance." chosen to frame Thailand’s hosting of APEC 2022, the thrust of "Balance in All Aspects" has been given importance as a pathway beyond recovering from the COVID-19 pandemic to long- term and sustainable prosperity. (The Nation, 21/10/2022) More |
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Wealthy foreigners can now buy land, houses in Thailand The Cabinet agreed to let foreigners purchase houses and up to a rai of land provided they can show an investment of at least 40 million baht. (The Nation, 25/10/2022) More |
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Salaries seen rising 2.2% in real terms in 2023, above global average Salaries in Thailand are expected to rise an inflation-adjusted 2.2% next year, the eighth highest in the world, a survey shows. (Bangkok Post, 28/10/2022) More |
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| Important update on Covid-19 |
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Toddlers to get free vaccines At least 47 privately owned hospitals in major cities will provide the Covid-19 vaccine to children aged six months to four years old for free. (Bangkok Post, 31/10/2022) More
Govt aims to give 2m doses by year's end The Public Health Ministry has launched a campaign to provide at least two million doses of Covid-19 vaccine to people before the end of the year as the virus remains a threat, especially to vulnerable groups. (Bangkok Post, 26/10/2022) More
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GTCC's 60th Anniversary: Our 60 facts #21 The 1976-77 Handbook of GTCC was the first business reference book of its kind ever produced in Thailand. |
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Mercedes releases new plug-in hybrid After launching the new C-Class model with the diesel variant, Mercedes-Benz Thailand is expanding the line-up with the plug-in hybrid version. (Bangkok Post, 31/10/2022) More
Bayer opens Agri-Solution Research Center in Suphanburi Bayer Thai Co., Ltd., opened its Agri-Solution Research Center in Suphanburi Province to further bring innovative agricultural solutions and digital farming technologies to Thai farmers. (Bangkok Post, 28/10/2022) More GTCC members' promotions Check out GTCC members' special offers on accommodation, restaurant / food delivery, and other services. More |
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Exclusive offer: 15% Discount on products |
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Validity: Now until 31 December 2022 Condition: This promotion is applicable for German-Thai Chamber of Commerce only. |
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Spielwarenmesse 1-5 February 2023, Nuremberg, Germany The Spielwarenmesse 2023 is the get-together for the whole world of toys to make trading relationships and strengthen existing contacts from 1 - 5 February. Manufacturers meet key contacts from the worldwide trade. A varied programme of events supports intensive cultivation of relationships. Use the business platform for your company. Exhibitor registration is still open, please click here |
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BIOFACH *Registration for the Thailand Pavilion is currently open* 14-17 February 2023, Nuremberg, Germany Thailand Pavilion, organized by DITP, will feature at BIOFACH, the world's largest trade fair for organic food again from 14-17 February 2023. The ideal chance for Thai manufacturers of organic products and ingredient suppliers to network with buyers from the global organic market and gain inspiration from the most recent trends in the industry. Click here to apply |
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Late trade fair half-time in Germany: Autumn trade fairs begin After the trade fair summer with 140 trade fairs, a trade fair autumn is about to begin for the German trade fair industry. With at least 45 trade fairs, September will be challenging for the 70 trade fair locations and all trade fair trades. There are at least 45 more trade fairs in October, and 40 trade fairs are planned for November: an unprecedented tight cycle, caused by forced postponements, cancellations and bans on trade fairs in previous years. Meanwhile, the uncertainties for the trade fair industry are increasing again due to the explosion in energy prices, inflation and the new corona restrictions currently being discussed. More |
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ASEAN Snapshot 2022 The German Chambers ASEAN Business Council (GCABC), as a #PartnerInASEAN, is pleased to introduce to the fifth edition of the ASEAN Snapshot booklet with a variety of up-to-date charts and infographics about ASEAN economic developments, ranging from demographic, economics, trade and investment information. More |
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AHK World Business Outlook Frühjahr 2022 Der AHK World Business Outlook basiert auf einer Umfrage bei den Mitgliedsunternehmen der Deutschen Auslandshandelskammern, Delegationen und Repräsentanzen (AHKs). An der Befragung im März/April 2022 haben mehr als 4.200 deutsche Unternehmen, Niederlassungen und Tochtergesellschaften sowie Unternehmen mit engem Deutschlandbezug teilgenommen. Mehr |
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Export Business Guide - Eigentumsvorbehalt bei Warenlieferungen ins Ausland Die vorliegende 11. Auflage des Export Business Guide zeigt das Rechtsinstitut des Eigentumsvorbehaltes in 80 Ländern auf. Mehr |
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APK 2022 13–14 November 2022, Singapore The Asia-Pacific Conference of German Business (APK 2022) aims to provide a platform to deepen the dialogue on current economic developments in Europe and the Asia-Pacific region as well as to build and strengthen personal and economic ties. The 17th APK will be co-chaired by the APA-Chairman, President and CEO of Siemens AG Roland Busch and the Vice Chancellor and Federal Minister for Economic Affairs and Climate Action Robert Habeck. More |
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