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Going digital
Asia focus, Pathom Sangwongwanich, Published on 19/09/2016
» Southeast Asia's emerging economies continue to attract manufacturers and service providers eager to tap into a combined population of 630 million and a growing middle class. But an increasing number of investments in recent years have been focused on the new digital economy and the huge potential it represents.
No rate change expected this time round
Business, Pathom Sangwongwanich, Published on 02/11/2015
» The Bank of Thailand's Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) is expected to keep its policy interest rate unchanged next Wednesday, but another rate cut before year-end cannot be ruled out given tepid economic conditions, say economists.
Central bank expected to hold 1.5% policy rate
Business, Pathom Sangwongwanich, Published on 14/09/2015
» The Bank of Thailand's rate-setting committee is likely to maintain its 1.5% policy rate at Wednesday's meeting to assess the effects of the government's recent stimulus measures and wait for the US Federal Reserve's rate decision later this week, say economists.
BoT: No worries with forex trading
Business, Pathom Sangwongwanich, Published on 11/11/2014
» The Bank of Thailand sees no risks associated with foreign exchange or capital flows in allowing investors to pay for Thai shares in major foreign currencies but says further study is needed on the amount permitted for such transactions.
Holding banks accountable
Business, Pathom Sangwongwanich, Published on 30/09/2013
» 'I'm seeking a mortgage loan from a bank, and that bank requires me to buy its life insurance product. What should I do? I really don't want life insurance coverage, as I already have it. What I really want is a housing loan."
World Bank offers view
Business, Pathom Sangwongwanich, Published on 24/08/2013
» Capital will flow to the Thai financial markets if the local economy shows signs of healthier growth in the second half, says Kirida Bhaopichitr, the World Bank's senior economist for Thailand.
MPC maintains rate at 2.5% again
Business, Pathom Sangwongwanich, Published on 22/08/2013
» The Bank of Thailand's Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) will likely stand pat on the policy rate for the rest of this year after keeping it unchanged at 2.5% for a second straight meeting yesterday.