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June sees slight drop in bounced cheques
Business, Pathom Sangwongwanich, Published on 14/07/2016
» The overall number of bounced cheques recorded a slight year-on-year decline last month, suggesting that some businesses had improved earnings to circulate cheque payments.
Households seek more credit
Business, Pathom Sangwongwanich, Published on 11/07/2016
» Personal loans expanded again in May, indicating that households are still struggling and seeking fresh borrowing.
FPO more optimistic about Q2 year-on-year growth
Business, Pathom Sangwongwanich, Published on 30/06/2016
» Thailand's annual economic growth in the second quarter is expected to accelerate at a faster clip than in the previous three months, underpinned by ramped-up public disbursement and buoyant tourism revenue, says the Finance Ministry's Fiscal Policy Office (FPO).
World Bank keeps Thai growth forecast at 2.5%
Business, Pathom Sangwongwanich, Published on 29/06/2016
» The World Bank has maintained Thailand's economic growth forecast this year at 2.5% due to impetus from fiscal stimulus and increasing tourism revenue.
Cheque surge fuels optimism
Business, Pathom Sangwongwanich, Published on 14/06/2016
» Interbank cheque clearing registered a year-on-year surge in May, adding to signs that Thailand's economic recovery is gathering pace.
Banks see cheques fall
Business, Pathom Sangwongwanich, Published on 16/05/2016
» Interbank cheque clearing continued to decline in April from the previous month amid Thailand's stuttering economic recovery, the Bank of Thailand reports.
MPC sees low demand in property glut
Business, Pathom Sangwongwanich, Published on 05/04/2016
» The Bank of Thailand's Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) is closely monitoring an oversupply in the property sector, saying the slow economic recovery and delays in infrastructure investment have caused demand to ebb.
Going cashless
Business, Pathom Sangwongwanich, Published on 28/03/2016
» Dreams of a cashless society in Thailand could materialise sooner than expected as officials race to develop the national e-payment system, under which money transfers will be just a click away and the cost of doing business will drop.
Restraint called for in stimulus
Business, Pathom Sangwongwanich, Published on 11/03/2016
» Former deputy prime minister and ex-Bank of Thailand governor MR Pridiyathorn Devakula has voiced caution over the government's stimulus policies to spur the economy, saying these measures should be used wisely and appropriately to avoid adverse effects.
Deves seeks growth from auto sector
Business, Pathom Sangwongwanich, Published on 03/03/2016
» Deves Insurance Plc is targeting premium growth of 6.5% this year, mainly from auto insurance, higher than the industry's estimate of 3.5%.