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22 May 2018
Thailand’s global trade value in April 2018 dropped into negative territory, with a trade deficit of USD1.283 billion – the highest in 43 months. This was due to an import expansion of 20.4 percent YoY, partly caused by surging oil prices in world markets and accelerated imports of products for export-oriented manufacturing over the past couple of months. Meanwhile, our exports grew 12.3 percent YoY, on account of continual improvements in our trade partners’ economies, and global oil prices that have reached almost USD80/barrel, thus boosting the value of petroleum-related exports, accordingly.... Read more
24 Apr 2018
Thailand’s merchandise exports reached USD22.363 billion for March 2018, representing a fresh record high. As a result, our 1Q18 shipments hit a 7-year high of 11.3 percent YoY. Despite a high 2017 base, the value of March exports was driven by steady economic growth seen in our trade partners, favorable performance in oil-related shipments, thanks to rising global crude oil prices and accelerated electronics imports by China and the US before the US enforces import tariffs on Chinese-made products.... Read more
28 Jun 2017
Amid our transition into the digital era, wherein businesses are embracing technical changes at exceptional speed, one of the more remarkable featu... Read more
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