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PPPs likely for 5 projects
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 25/09/2015
» Cabinet approval is being sought for five state projects to allow private sector investment through public-private partnerships (PPPs).
Fed call in line with local expectations
Business, Published on 19/09/2015
» Capital inflows into Thailand’s financial market are not expected to be substantial since the timing of the rate hike by the US Federal Reserve remains uncertain, says Bank of Thailand governor Prasarn Trairatvorakul.
Baht halts slide as rate decisions maintain yield allure
Published on 18/09/2015
» The baht halted a 10-week loss as investors returned to the nation’s assets following decisions by the Thai and US central banks to keep interest rates unchanged, maintaining the yield advantage of local bonds.
High reserves can stem capital flight
Business, Pathom Sangwongwanich, Published on 18/09/2015
» Thailand's sound capital buffer -- high foreign reserves -- will help prevent a massive flight from the capital market if the US Federal Reserve (Fed) decides to raise its policy interest rate for the first time in nearly a decade, says the Bank of Thailand's chief.
H2 prospects echo those of first half
Business, Pathom Sangwongwanich, Published on 01/09/2015
» Second-half economic growth prospects are expected to be similar to those in the first half, as several downside risks are still affecting the recovery momentum, says the Bank of Thailand.
Backing for rural boost
Business, Post Reporters, Published on 01/09/2015
» Business leaders and economists have welcomed the stimulus package by the government's new economic team but are warning the government to be cautious about using populist policies.
Baht-ringgit liberalisation takes shape
Business, Pathom Sangwongwanich, Published on 28/08/2015
» The Bank of Thailand yesterday signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Bank Negara Malaysia on settlement cooperation and investment, a move aimed at reducing risk from foreign exchange volatility.
Prayut gets middling score for economic management
Online Reporters, Published on 27/08/2015
» The government of Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha has received a high score for its handling of the currency, but a low score for economic growth, in an assessment of its first 12 months in office.
Student mini-rebellion in Korat yields results
Jon Fernquest, Published on 25/08/2015
» Students demanded transparency & how money collected from their parents had been spent. After protest on football field, slapping of 11-grade student leader & verbal abuse by vice principal, students did get their money back.
Threats to central bank independence under Yingluck
Jon Fernquest, Published on 21/08/2015
» BoT governor Prasarn Trairatvorakul recalls when Yingluck govt quietly passed decree allowing cabinet to transfer any central bank asset & used threats to force monetary policy.