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Test of friendship
Asia focus, Pathom Sangwongwanich, Published on 07/11/2016
» Millions of Asians will be glued to their screens, big and small, on Wednesday morning as the results of the US presidential election stream in. Much will be riding on the outcome when it comes to relations between the United States and Asia. The question is whether a new administration will pursue a path toward mutual prosperity and security or take a detour into muddy waters amid growing mistrust.
Bad loans ready to peak
Business, Pathom Sangwongwanich, Published on 12/08/2016
» The surge in bad loans is expected to peak in the third quarter and take a bite out of commercial banks' quarterly earnings, says a senior central bank official.
Capital influx unabated
Business, Pathom Sangwongwanich, Published on 05/08/2016
» The Bank of Thailand has prepared measures to tackle an influx of capital flows into local equity and bond markets and curb the baht's strength, a senior official says.
Referendum 'not a risk'
Business, Pathom Sangwongwanich, Published on 04/08/2016
» Sunday's constitutional referendum is unlikely to have a short-term economic impact, given the subdued reaction of the domestic financial market and private sector, says a senior Bank of Thailand official.
Central bank laments lack of private investment
Business, Pathom Sangwongwanich, Published on 01/07/2016
» Thailand's economic conditions are expected to improve in the second half propelled by public expenditure, but a low private investment ratio still constrains the country's full growth potential, says a senior Bank of Thailand official.
BoT says e-payment fee rates shaping up
Business, Pathom Sangwongwanich, Published on 07/06/2016
» The restructuring process for electronic transaction fees should be completed by July 15, when registration under the national e-payment scheme is set to start, said a senior Bank of Thailand official.
BoT: Q2 growth likely to match Q1 level
Business, Pathom Sangwongwanich, Published on 01/06/2016
» Economic growth in the second quarter is expected to stay at the same level as the first quarter as there are no signs of any notable factors to boost impetus, says a senior Bank of Thailand official.
BoT wants to nurture fintech start-ups
Business, Pathom Sangwongwanich, Published on 24/05/2016
» The Bank of Thailand is in the process of formulating regulations for financial technology (fintech) start-ups to foster their development, says a senior central bank official.
Banks' bad loans surge in Q1
Business, Pathom Sangwongwanich, Published on 14/05/2016
» Commercial banks' non-performing loans (NPLs) rose considerably in the first quarter, mainly attributed to credit cards and businesses, says a senior Bank of Thailand official.
Funds flow back to Thailand
Business, Pathom Sangwongwanich, Published on 12/04/2016
» Recent capital inflows into Thailand's financial market have been detected in short-term bonds, signifying investor appetite in emerging markets amid growing expectations of a delayed US rate increase, says a senior Bank of Thailand official.