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IMF, EIC predict growth of less than 3%
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 09/10/2019
» The IMF forecasts Thailand's GDP growth to slow to 2.9% this year before improving marginally to 3% in 2020, while the Economic Intelligence Center (EIC) under Siam Commercial Bank (SCB) sees growth of 2.8% for this year and next.
BoT: Politics will not harm GDP growth
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 02/04/2019
» Domestic politics are not anticipated to affect the country's economic growth this year because the two main political parties vying to form a coalition government have similar economic policies, says the Bank of Thailand.
Fitch cagey on sovereign
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 14/09/2017
» Thailand's subpar economic growth is the main obstacle to the country's sovereign rating improving, says Fitch Ratings.
Political violence policies up
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 20/08/2015
» The bombing of Bangkok's most popular shrine has boosted demand for political violence (PV) insurance as corporate clients scramble to cover damage from unpredictable incidents, says Muang Thai Insurance Plc.
SME expectations finally on the rise
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 23/07/2014
» The small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) expectation index improved in June for the first time since the country fell into a political tailspin. The rising sentiment adds to signs the economy is on the road to recovery following the end of the political turmoil.
TMB keeps 10% lending projection
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 10/06/2014
» TMB Bank is maintaining a 10% growth target for consumer lending this year on the expectation of a quick rebound in consumer confidence stoking loan demand in the second half, offsetting sluggish growth in the first half.