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As baht gains, Thai rates primed for a cut
Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 24/09/2024
» The rapid appreciation of the baht could prompt the Bank of Thailand to cut interest rates as early as its meeting in mid-October, say analysts, as ongoing inflows would support a further strengthening of the currency
FWD intent on expanding market share
Business, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 21/09/2024
» In the competitive Thai insurance field, an 11-year-old company has already emerged as a major player.
Consumer spending to finally recover this year
Business, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 19/09/2024
» The Bank of Thailand's expected interest rate cuts, prompted by the strong baht, and growth in the tourism sector will both increase the country's consumer spending, which is expected to exceed the 2019 level for the first time this year, say analysts.
Bank of Thailand rate cuts expected as US economy slows this year
Business, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 13/08/2024
» The US economy is expected to enter a cyclical slowdown from late 2024 through to 2025, leading the Bank of Thailand to cut its policy rate by as much as 1.5 percentage points next year alone, says KGI Securities (Thailand).
Analysts expect steady policy rate at 2.5%
Business, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 09/08/2024
» The Bank of Thailand is expected to hold the policy rate steady at 2.5% at its meeting later this month, with inflation rising slowly back to the target range, say economists who are urging government stimulus measures to drive the slowing economy in addition to the digital wallet scheme.
Analyst sees scant impact from digital wallet
Business, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 13/07/2024
» The government's flagship digital wallet policy can improve the economy by only 0.4 percentage points, mostly in 2025, after the project's budget was reduced by 50 billion baht to 450 billion, as uncertainties remain regarding the funding, according to an analyst.
Why is the SET in a protracted slump?
Business, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 11/07/2024
» On July 1, with investors searching for clues about their investments in the second half of 2024, the Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET) index slipped below the psychological level of 1,300 points for the second time in a month.
Bank of Thailand likely to maintain interest rates
Business, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 11/06/2024
» The Bank of Thailand's Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) is likely to keep the policy interest rate unchanged at 2.5% at its meeting on Wednesday as May inflation rose sharply, coupled with the expectation of a similar move by the US Federal Reserve this week.
SET index could slip further amid BoT spat
Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 08/06/2024
» The Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET) index could dip below 1,300 points after plunging to a four-year low on Thursday, as political uncertainties loom and news emerged that the Srettha Thavisin coalition government is seeking ways to exert more power at the Bank of Thailand.
Gulf Binance aims for crypto supremacy
Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 11/05/2024
» In a landscape where digital assets are gaining traction, Gulf Binance has emerged as a new player among the 17 licensed exchange and broker operators in Thailand.