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K-Research puts GDP growth at 1.2%

Business, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 18/07/2025

» GDP growth this year could be as low as 1.2% or even less if the government fails to clinch a deal with the US that ensures the reciprocal tariff is competitive with those granted to neighbouring countries, said Kasikorn Research Centre (K-Research).

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Call for steps to curb impact of tariffs

Business, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 16/07/2025

» Thailand's competitiveness will be severely damaged if the government fails to implement measures to curb the adverse impacts of US tariffs, said Siri Ganjarerndee, former Bank of Thailand assistant governor and current chairman of Tris Rating.

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Economists predict at least 2 more BoT rate reductions

Business, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 11/07/2025

» The Bank of Thailand is expected to cut the policy interest rate at least twice more this year as the economy could contract by 0.1-1.1% if a US tariff of 29-36% is slapped on Thai exports, say economists.

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Call for deeper integration in Asean as tariffs menace

Business, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 10/07/2025

» Southeast Asian nations have taken steps to deepen economic integration within Asean and broaden collaboration with other regional groupings amid ongoing global uncertainty and disruptions from US tariffs, says Gan Kim Yong, Singapore's deputy prime minister and minister for trade and industry.

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PROPERTY

Frasers expands its regional presence

Business, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 08/07/2025

» Frasers Property, the Singapore-based property developer and management company of the Sirivadhanabhakdi family, is deepening its presence in Thailand, Vietnam and Singapore to build a resilient portfolio amid an increasingly uncertain global environment.

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INVESTMENT

Stocks face summer of turmoil as government goes on trial

Business, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 01/07/2025

» Analysts have examined three possibilities regarding the Constitutional Court's decision on whether to accept the case against Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra today, hoping that in the worst-case scenario the Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET) index should not fall below its previous low of 1,050-1,060 points.

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Analysts: War threatens Thai economy

Business, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 30/06/2025

» Amonthep Chawla, chief economist at CIMB Thai Bank (CIMBT), said even though tensions have eased, the ongoing conflicts in the Middle East remain a threat to the Thai economy, in addition to US President Donald Trump's tariffs and the border dispute with Cambodia.

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Border spat leaves some firms vulnerable

Business, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 27/06/2025

» The escalation in tensions along Thailand's border with Cambodia and additional closures of major checkpoints, such as the permanent Aranyaprathet checkpoint, could affect listed Thai companies with a large exposure to the neighbouring country, says CGS International (CGSI).

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SCB trims growth view amid cloudy outlook

Business, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 19/06/2025

» The Thai economy may grow by only 0.8% this year, with a technical recession highly likely in the second half if the government fails to convince the US to lower its reciprocal tariff on Thai exports, while conflicts intensify in the Middle East.

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Funding Societies outlines 5-year strategic vision

Business, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 18/06/2025

» Funding Societies, the largest small and medium-sized enterprise (SME) digital finance platform in Southeast Asia, has announced a five-year strategic plan focused on Thailand as the nation transitions to the digital economy.