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Household debt threatening growth rate, says S&P
Business, Pathom Sangwongwanich, Published on 17/12/2014
» The bright prospects for Thailand’s economic growth may not continue much longer, hindered by delays in infrastructure spending, low private investment and swelling household debt, warns Standard and Poor’s Ratings Services (S&P).
Fed rate reversal threatening local rebound
Business, Pathom Sangwongwanich, Published on 16/12/2014
» The US Federal Reserve's rate reversal could exacerbate Thailand's swelling household debt and provide headwind to the country's economic rebound next year, says Standard & Poor's Ratings Services (S&P).
Thai firms face credit risk, says S&P
Business, Pathom Sangwongwanich, Published on 01/10/2014
» The credit quality of some Thai companies is projected to erode over the next 12 months due to a strong appetite for acquisitions and elevated capital spending, says Standard and Poor's Ratings Services (S&P).
Thai CG ranking slips a notch
Business, Pathom Sangwongwanich, Published on 26/09/2014
» Despite maintaining its overall score on the back of improvements in regulatory enforcement, Thailand's corporate governance ranking has slipped one spot to fourth place after the domestic political impasse hindered legislative amendments to securities laws, says the Asian Corporate Governance Association (ACGA).
S&P warns of uncertainty
Business, Pathom Sangwongwanich, Published on 12/09/2014
» Despite the latest military power seizure aimed at addressing strife in the long run, Standard & Poor's (S&P) Ratings Services still warns of political uncertainty remaining as a credit constraint.
GDP growth 'should be sustainable'
Business, Pathom Sangwongwanich, Published on 11/09/2014
» Despite high hopes of 5% economic growth next year coming from the ambitious 2.4-trillion-baht infrastructure projects, Thailand should focus on developing an environment to accommodate economic expansion and continuous development policies, says an economic expert.
AIA keeps regional expansion strategy
Business, Pathom Sangwongwanich, Published on 30/07/2014
» AIA Group remains committed to developing its insurance business in Asia-Pacific due to significant customer coverage and growing spending power while expecting its Thai subsidiary to reap benefits from improved confidence in the second half.
PTT earmarks $32.7bn for 5-year plan
Business, Pathom Sangwongwanich, Published on 21/06/2014
» PTT Group has earmarked US$32.7 billion for capital expenditure through 2018, with petroleum explorer flagship PTT Exploration and Production (PTTEP) taking the lion's share of $16.4 billion.
KPMG: No slowing down for mergers
Business, Pathom Sangwongwanich, Published on 19/03/2014
» The trend of mergers and acquisitions (M&As) is set to intensify in Thailand because of the country's economic scale and the growing purchasing power of its middle class, says leading consulting firm KPMG.
Thais unscathed by slowing China
Business, Pathom Sangwongwanich, Published on 12/03/2014
» China’s slowdown may not significantly upset Thailand's growth as expected as the Chinese economy seems on course to meet its 7.5% growth target this year, say economists.