webfact Posted February 18, 2020 Share Posted February 18, 2020 Thai exports expected to contract in 2020 By THE NATION The Covid-19 virus outbreak has hit Thai exports with many experts predicting a 1 to 2 per cent contraction this year. The Thai Chamber of Commerce (TCC) in January expected Thai exports this year at $241.894 billion, dropping by 1.7 per cent year on year. TCC vice chairman Sanan Angubolkul explained that the estimates were based on the baht being valued at 30 to the US dollar and the Covid-19 effects. “Business groups expected to grow negatively were agricultural products, and industrial products such as electronic goods, automotive, plastic beads, jewellery and gold,” he said. Products whose exports were estimated to grow this year were rice, food, electrical appliances, refined oil, construction materials, rubber products, machinery and components and textiles. “Rice exports were expected to grow only 0.1 per cent, since the appreciation of baht had lowered Thai competitiveness,” the vice chairman explained. “Meanwhile, exports of cassava products would grow at a low rate, as dermatitis and drought had lowered production in Thailand.” Furthermore, the export of electronic products and parts would decrease from the effects of digital disruption. “The government should promote e-commerce by hastening the opening of the ‘Top Thai Flagship Store’ on leading international e-commerce platforms,” he added. Source: https://www.nationthailand.com/news/30382323 -- © Copyright The Nation Thailand 2020-02-18 Follow Thaivisa on LINE for breaking Thailand news and visa info Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Mavideol Posted February 18, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted February 18, 2020 (edited) 11 minutes ago, webfact said: The Covid-19 virus outbreak has hit Thai exports with many experts predicting a 1 to 2 per cent contraction this year. the virus was the straw that broke the camel's back for an already poor performing Thai exports....high baht would be #1 cause Edited February 18, 2020 by Mavideol 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chang_paarp Posted February 18, 2020 Share Posted February 18, 2020 2 hours ago, webfact said: “The government should promote e-commerce by hastening the opening of the ‘Top Thai Flagship Store’ on leading international e-commerce platforms,” he added. We have seen the Thai government's attempts at digital commerce and digital apps. The private industries should find some competent people to do the job. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RichardColeman Posted February 19, 2020 Share Posted February 19, 2020 18 hours ago, webfact said: “The government should promote e-commerce by hastening the opening of the ‘Top Thai Flagship Store’ on leading international e-commerce platforms,” he added. What's that ? Sort of Alithaithai ? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Isaan sailor Posted February 19, 2020 Share Posted February 19, 2020 Negative growth—no surprise there. Thailand shot themselves in the foot with an overpriced currency. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Assurancetourix Posted February 19, 2020 Share Posted February 19, 2020 6 hours ago, RichardColeman said: What's that ? Sort of Alithaithai ? Except that Ali-bobo-baba or Lazada already exist ... Finding a place among these monsters seems illusory to me ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ExpatOilWorker Posted February 19, 2020 Share Posted February 19, 2020 Industry electricity consumption change Y-O-Y: 2019 June: -1.9% July: -1.7% August: -3.1% September: -4.5% (-6.8% 2017) (-3.5% 2016) October: -4.1% (-1.9% 2017) (-3.0% 2016) November: -3.7% (-3.9% 2017) (-3.2% 2016) December: -5.3% (-5.8% 2017) (-6.0% 2016) For the first time also residential and business consumption is down by 5.8% and 5.1%. January and February 2020 look to be much worse. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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