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Bank of Thailand: More than one solution
Business, Pathom Sangwongwanich, Published on 03/03/2020
» Concerns over the economy entering a technical recession have overshadowed the importance of addressing possible adverse effects on employment from the Covid-19 outbreak, says the Bank of Thailand.
Seeds of innovation
Asia focus, Pathom Sangwongwanich, Published on 27/02/2017
» Historically seen as the lifeblood of economic prosperity, agriculture is at a crossroads as soaring global demand for food exposes the limitations of traditional farming. However, advances in technology, production techniques and farming know-how are starting to bear fruit in the drive for food security.
Central bank wary about Q3
Business, Pathom Sangwongwanich, Published on 18/08/2016
» The business environment in the third quarter is expected to improve at a gradual pace, supported by private consumption and tourism, says the Bank of Thailand.
Economists upbeat on Q2 growth
Business, Pathom Sangwongwanich, Published on 15/08/2016
» Economic growth in the second quarter is expected to outpace the recent 3.4% forecast by Finance Minister Apisak Tantivorawong, say economists.
Farmers facing defaults
Business, Pathom Sangwongwanich, Published on 23/07/2016
» Agricultural households are most at risk of defaulting on loans due to their high debt service coverage ratio, which has been exacerbated by the slow economic recovery, reports the Bank of Thailand.
BoT: Rising jobless rate a risk
Business, Pathom Sangwongwanich, Published on 15/07/2016
» The rising unemployment rate warrants close monitoring, with those in the agricultural sector and new graduates identified as the most at risk, says the Bank of Thailand.
Central bank laments lack of private investment
Business, Pathom Sangwongwanich, Published on 01/07/2016
» Thailand's economic conditions are expected to improve in the second half propelled by public expenditure, but a low private investment ratio still constrains the country's full growth potential, says a senior Bank of Thailand official.
MPC keeps key rate steady
Business, Pathom Sangwongwanich, Published on 23/06/2016
» The Bank of Thailand's Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) held off yesterday on monetary easing as widely expected, citing the expected trajectories for economic growth recovery and rising inflation as grounds for its decision.
BoT: Q2 growth likely to match Q1 level
Business, Pathom Sangwongwanich, Published on 01/06/2016
» Economic growth in the second quarter is expected to stay at the same level as the first quarter as there are no signs of any notable factors to boost impetus, says a senior Bank of Thailand official.
Policy rate held level at 1.5%
Business, Pathom Sangwongwanich, Published on 12/05/2016
» The Bank of Thailand's Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) held the policy interest rate steady as expected yesterday, but voiced concerns over heightening internal downside risks that could derail private consumption and investment.