commercial benefits. This is because the purchasers possess the sophisticated knowledge, ability, expertise and many years of experiences in the business of wood manufacturing and distributing as well as other

sectors. Tourism was heavily affected by airspace and border closures, while merchandise exports fell sharply as demand from major trading partners fell, impacting both manufacturing production and domestic

. Exports, a key driver of the manufacturing sector, contracted at an accelerated pace compared to the first quarter. Additionally, manufacturing output also continued to falter in the same period. More

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higher uncertainty, especially from foreign countries. In addition, the MPC raised concerns over the Baht’s increasing strength compared with the currencies of trading partners and competitors saying

Loans by Business Type * September 2017 June 2017 December 2016 Change (%) June 2017 December 2016 Manufacturing and commercial 812,621 818,265 810,335 (0.7)% 0.3% Utilities and services 422,319 419,339

is likely leaving its mark on the Thai economy. Private consumption growth moderated noticeably in Q1 while private investment fell, reflecting dampening domestic demand. Manufacturing output

manufacturing production shrinks less According to exports in almost all product categories In line with the demand of trading partners recovering. Especially electrical appliances that continued to expand

December 2018 Change (%) March 2019 December 2018 Manufacturing and commercial 780,297 801,647 819,481 (2.7)% (4.8)% Utilities and services 451,557 446,513 455,969 1.1% (1.0)% Housing 244,951 243,754 240,047

/61 14:31 น. 9 Portion of Loans by Business Type Manufacturing and commercial Utilities and services Housing Real estate and construction Agriculture and mining Others Million Baht Loans by Business