Border trade activity down 9.7% in first 5 months

Border trade activity down 9.7% in first 5 months Thailand’s cross-border trade fell by 9.7% year-on-year in the first five months of 2020 as the coronavirus ravaged the global economy and led neighbouring countries to close nearly all border checkpoints. The Foreign Trade Department on Thursday said the country’s overall cross-border trade, including transit trade, totalled…

Thai gov’t supports “Tourism Aid” to boost domestic tourism

Thai gov’t supports “Tourism Aid” to boost domestic tourism

Thai gov’t supports “Tourism Aid” to boost domestic tourism The University of the Thai Chamber of Commerce’s chancellor, said that “Tourism Aid” will stimulate tourist spending by between 30 – 50 billion baht, to the benefit of Thailand’s economy. Bangkok (NNT/VNA) – The University of the Thai Chamber of Commerce’s chancellor, said that “Tourism Aid” will…