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Thai corporates' high leverage a concern
Business, Published on 08/07/2025
» Several major Thai corporate borrowers have high leverage relative to their Asia-Pacific peers following a long period of large debt-funded investments and weak growth, according to Fitch Ratings.
Fitch issues tough view for corporates
Business, Boonsong Lipimas, Published on 03/07/2025
» Thai corporates are bracing for a tough earnings outlook this year, particularly in the petrochemical and energy sectors, as weakening global demand and rising capacity weigh on profitability, according to Fitch Ratings.
Thailand's refiners adjust to clean energy
Business, Published on 13/06/2025
» Thailand's refining industry is adapting to evolving market dynamics influenced by clean fuel policies. The industry has undergone structural changes due to mergers and acquisitions that have altered refiners' long-term business strategies amid changing dynamics in both domestic and regional markets.
Trade tensions remain on edge
Business, Published on 19/05/2025
» After the US announced on April 9 it would temporarily suspend tariff hikes on several countries for 90 days, the global trade sector breathed a sigh of relief.
Untangling bond market credit ratings
Oped, Published on 07/05/2025
» The Thai bond market now averages 65 billion baht in daily transactions -- a remarkable increase from just 1 million baht in 1994.
Moody's downgrade sends a signal
Business, Published on 01/05/2025
» Thailand must accelerate its economic growth potential to 3-4% to avoid a downgrade in its sovereign credit rating, say analysts.
Stocks make small gains amid trade talk hope
Business, Published on 19/04/2025
» RECAP: Asian stocks notched small gains in thin trade on Friday as investors largely adopted a wait-and-see approach on tariff negotiations before making long-term bets. Some markets were closed for the Good Friday holiday.
Thai economy forecast to take B30bn hit from quake
Published on 01/04/2025
» Two leading research centres expect the recent earthquake to result in economic losses of 20-30 billion baht in Thailand over the coming months.
Headwinds for Thai rice industry
Business, Published on 21/02/2025
» Thai rice exports for the 2024-25 harvest season are expected to decrease after a positive 2023-24, due to the easing of Indian export restrictions on the grain, according to BMI, a Fitch Solutions company.
Thailand's 2025 growth forecast maintained at 3%
Business, Published on 20/02/2025
» Official data released on Monday showed Thailand's real gross domestic product (GDP) growth accelerated from 3% year-on-year in the third quarter of 2024 to 3.2% in the fourth quarter. This reading was below what most analysts including us were expecting (BMI: 3.4%, Reuters: 3.9%). While this was the strongest pace of expansion in 2024, full-year growth of 2.5% notably missed the 2.7% target set by the Bank of Thailand.