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Thai growth quickens in Q2 on higher consumption, tourism
Reuters, Published on 19/08/2024
» Thai economic growth strengthened in the second quarter due to increases in consumption, tourism and exports, official data showed on Monday, and the government narrowed its full-year growth forecast range.
Thai economy not good, with growth worsening: Finance Minister Pichai
Reuters, Published on 10/07/2024
» Thailand's economy has not been good for a long time, with growth deteriorating as it faces structural problems, Finance Minister Pichai Chunhavajira said on Wednesday.
World Bank cuts Thai outlook to 2.4% on weaker exports
Reuters, Published on 03/07/2024
» Thailand's economy is expected to grow 2.4% this year, down from the 2.8% expansion projected in April, largely due to weaker-than-expected exports and public investment early in the year, the World Bank said on Wednesday.
Vietnam's coal use, emissions set new records
Reuters, Published on 05/06/2024
» LITTLETON - Coal use, imports and coal-fired emissions have all climbed to record highs in Vietnam this year despite ongoing efforts to roll out clean generation capacity across the country.
Business group keeps growth forecast at 2.2% to 2.7%
Reuters, Published on 05/06/2024
» Thailand's economy is recovering slowly and is expected to grow 2.2% to 2.7% this year, unchanged from a previous forecast, a leading joint business group said on Wednesday.
Government Savings Bank in joint venture to tackle household debt
Reuters, Published on 29/05/2024
» The Government Savings Bank (GSB) has formed a joint venture with Bangkok Commercial Asset Management to tackle household debt, the state-owned lender said on Wednesday.
Govt plans to increase budget by B122bn to fund handout scheme
Reuters, Published on 20/05/2024
» The government is seeking to increase the 2024 fiscal budget by 122 billion baht to fund its signature handout scheme, its Budget Bureau chief said on Monday, only a month after a delayed 3.48 trillion baht budget was passed.
Central bank's independence must not overlook people's suffering: PM
Reuters, Published on 11/04/2024
» Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin said on Thursday that an interest rate cut by the Bank of Thailand (BoT) would have been good for the Thai economy, in response to the bank’s decision to hold interest rates steady.
Bank of Thailand holds key rate at 2.50%
Reuters, Published on 10/04/2024
» Thailand's central bank left its key interest rate unchanged for a third straight meeting on Wednesday, as widely expected, resisting government pressure to lower borrowing costs to help revive Southeast Asia's second-largest economy.
Business group maintains GDP growth forecast
Reuters, Published on 03/04/2024
» Thailand's economy is expected to grow 2.8% to 3.3% this year, a leading joint business group said on Wednesday, maintaining a previous forecast.