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BoT increases policy rate to 2.50%
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 28/09/2023
» The Bank of Thailand's Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) voted unanimously yesterday to raise the policy rate by a quarter percentage point from 2.25% to 2.50%, effective immediately, the highest level since October 2013.
K-Research frets over large budget
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 27/09/2023
» Kasikorn Research Center (K-Research) is increasingly concerned about Thailand's sovereign credit rating because of the large budget needed to fund the government's stimulus schemes.
Economist backs consumption stimulus measures
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 21/09/2023
» The government's policy of stimulating private consumption is reasonable to sustain Thailand's economic growth amid global uncertainties, says an economist with Standard Chartered Bank (Thai).
Leaders approve of farmer debt suspension
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 09/09/2023
» The new government's tentative policy of debt suspension for farmers should help to mitigate the debt burden of borrowers, provided it is targeted at the vulnerable segment, say business leaders.
As growth slows, BoT trims 2023 projection
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 06/09/2023
» The Bank of Thailand reduced its growth projection for 2023 this month after GDP and the inflation rate were lower than forecast.
KBank mulls buying Home Credit Vietnam
Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 04/09/2023
» Kasikornbank (KBank) is exploring an acquisition deal with Home Credit Vietnam as part of its Asean business expansion.
Bank of Thailand gauges effect of handout
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 01/09/2023
» The Bank of Thailand expects the Pheu Thai Party's proposed 10,000-baht digital handout scheme will require a total budget of around 500 billion baht, adding 3% to GDP growth next year.
LH Bank unveils digital personal loans
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 25/08/2023
» LH Bank is introducing digital personal loans targeting younger customers, aiming for growth to 35% of the personal loan portfolio in five years.
Market forecasts rate hike cycle nears end
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 16/08/2023
» With the Bank of Thailand gradually raising its policy benchmark rate for a year as part of its monetary policy normalisation to tame inflation, the market now expects the rate hike cycle to end.
Politics plays a role in baht drift
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 17/08/2023
» Prolonged political uncertainty is exacerbating baht volatility against the dollar as Thailand still has not formed a new government, says the head of the Bank of Thailand.