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Asian equities steady after turbulent week
Business, Published on 07/09/2024
» RECAP: Asian equities were poised to end a turbulent week on a steady note and Thai shares had their best week of the year, while currencies edged higher ahead of crucial US payrolls data that could set the stage for a larger interest rate cut.
Parliament approves B3.75tn budget as Paetongtarn takes power
Published on 06/09/2024
» The House of Representatives has passed a 3.75 trillion baht budget for the fiscal year starting October, which will allow newly-appointed Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra to lift state spending to accelerate a nascent economic recovery.
Thai EV sales to miss target as banks curb loans on debt risk
Bloomberg News, Published on 06/09/2024
» Thailand’s electric vehicle (EV) sales are set to miss target this year as lenders turn more cautious in sanctioning new auto loans with the nation’s household debt hovering near a record, according to an industry group.
Bad loans expected to hit banks hard this year
Business, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 06/09/2024
» The banking sector is expected to face greater pressure for the remainder of the year as asset quality continues to deteriorate, with the new government seeking to lower lending rates, while risks from bad personal loan and credit card debt rise, say analysts.
Solutions sought for huge oil fund debt
Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 05/09/2024
» Regulating oil and gas prices by offering subsidies from the Oil Fuel Fund for five years has left the Oil Fuel Fund Office (Offo) with huge losses and substantial debt.
Private sector upbeat on sentiment
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 05/09/2024
» A leading business group is optimistic the new government will improve public sentiment thanks to its unity and stability.
Thaksin's 'vision' might be outdated
News, Chartchai Parasuk, Published on 05/09/2024
» This article is not meant to diminish the brilliance of the spiritual leader of the Pheu Thai Party, former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra. It is to demonstrate that, despite his immense knowledge and vast experience, Thailand's current economic problems are caused by structural deficiencies and cannot be resolved by traditional stimulus measures. One needs a good understanding of economic principles to approach the problems correctly.
Bualuang slashes year-end SET target to 1,396
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 04/09/2024
» Bualuang Securities (BLS) has cut its year-end estimate for the Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET) index to 1,396 points from 1,466 points, noting the Thai bourse will remain volatile the last four months of 2024.
SCB expects rate cut later this year
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 04/09/2024
» Siam Commercial Bank (SCB) expects the Bank of Thailand will begin cutting its policy rate later this year, with additional reductions likely continuing into early next year.
Private investment falls sharply in Q2
Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 03/09/2024
» Private investment contracted significantly in the second quarter, primarily due to a decline in investment in commercial vehicles as financial institutions tightened lending, according to the Finance Ministry.