Despite disrupted supply of components and parts from Japan, Thai manufacturers in the automotive and electronics sectors see only a slim chance of massive layoffs. Expecting the disruption to end soon, they realise that layoffs could create a long-term problem amid the tight labour market.

The Asian Development Bank (ADB) expects Thailand to record the lowest growth among the six major Southeast Asian economies this year.

The Pattaya property market has potential to stage a full recovery this year, spurred by 15 billion baht in spending planned to improve transport and utilities services, communities and the environment.

The 32nd Bangkok International Motor Show finished up successfully with the booking of over 33,000 vehicles, well above the 28,000 target. Nevertheless, as small cars ruled the show, the combined value of sold vehicles was short of the Bt40 billion target.

Thailand's fast-growing property market runs a risk of facing a slowdown after its robust growth last year, according to a real-estate expert.

Hotel developer, Minor International, will complete the transfer of the riverside Bangkok Marriott Resort & Spa from Marriott management to its own in-house brand Anantara by 11 November.

The Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET) continued its climb yesterday by jumping another 1.34% to close at 1,078.66 points yesterday, in heavy trade worth 42 billion baht.

Bangkok contains the most office space of any ASEAN city, including Singapore, according to research by Colliers International throughout Asia Pacific.

Hotels are reporting signs of recovery throughout the country, Thai Hotels Association president, Prakit Chinamornpong, told in the association's bimonthly meeting Tuesday.