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Investors 'need more clarity on reforms'
Business, Pathom Sangwongwanich, Published on 11/11/2015
» Despite great government efforts to spur private investment in the short term, uncertainty surrounding Thailand's economic and political reforms will make investors reluctant to move forward, says a banker.
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).
Competitiveness rises six notches to 31st place
Business, Pathom Sangwongwanich, Published on 04/09/2014
» Despite the political strife crippling the country's economy for almost five months through May, Thailand's competitiveness jumped six slots to 31st in the World Economic Forum's Global Competitiveness Report 2014-15 thanks to improvements in the ranking of macroeconomic environment.
Recovery gains momentum
Business, Pathom Sangwongwanich, Published on 13/08/2014
» The economy has likely turned around with a small growth in the second quarter on the back of improving sentiment following the military takeover, ending the political impasse that crippled economic activities, economists say.
Central bank holds rate at 2% to support recovery
Business, Pathom Sangwongwanich, Published on 07/08/2014
» Thailand's policy rate has been left at 2% by the central bank's Monetary Policy Committee after an increase in domestic spending by the military regime.
Bank of Thailand expects growth rebound in 2015
Business, Pathom Sangwongwanich, Published on 28/06/2014
» The Bank of Thailand forecasts economic growth will strengthen to 5.5% next year as the economic recovery gains momentum.
Foreign investors get back on board
Business, Pathom Sangwongwanich, Published on 30/05/2014
» Thailand’s credit default swap (CDS) level has moved towards a declining trend, indicating that foreign investors' concerns have eased over the latest political developments, says a senior Bank of Thailand official.
Political vacuum 'damaging'
Business, Pathom Sangwongwanich, Published on 11/01/2014
» The Bangkok shutdown by anti-government protesters and the absence of a functional government could shave one percentage point off Thailand's economic growth, says an academic.