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Pandemic, e-commerce to influence headline inflation
Business, Pathom Sangwongwanich, Published on 13/01/2021
» Though domestic headline inflation is expected to return to the target band in mid-2021, upcoming inflation dynamics will be marred by changes in the global economic system from the pandemic and e-commerce business, says the Bank of Thailand.
Fitch warns of steep path without tourists
Business, Pathom Sangwongwanich, Published on 08/10/2020
» Thailand's economy will face a daunting recovery trajectory if tourism does not improve, as economic growth is tied directly and indirectly to foreign tourist arrivals, says Fitch Ratings.
Bank of Thailand: More than one solution
Business, Pathom Sangwongwanich, Published on 03/03/2020
» Concerns over the economy entering a technical recession have overshadowed the importance of addressing possible adverse effects on employment from the Covid-19 outbreak, says the Bank of Thailand.
BoT: Economy failed to reach growth potential
Business, Pathom Sangwongwanich, Published on 04/01/2018
» Thailand's economy gained further traction in 2017, but has not reached its growth potential, while an accommodative monetary policy stance is "necessary" to shore up domestic demand going forward, says the Bank of Thailand.
BoT: Rising jobless rate a risk
Business, Pathom Sangwongwanich, Published on 15/07/2016
» The rising unemployment rate warrants close monitoring, with those in the agricultural sector and new graduates identified as the most at risk, says the Bank of Thailand.
Veerathai: Low investment crimps competitiveness
Business, Pathom Sangwongwanich, Published on 23/07/2015
» Thailand has been falling behind other countries in the region in public and private investments, crippling its economic growth potential and competitiveness to go forward, says an adviser to the Thailand Development Research Institute (TDRI).
Planned border SEZs no magic bullet, says TDRI
Business, Pathom Sangwongwanich, Published on 23/06/2015
» The government's planned special economic zones (SEZs) in border provinces should focus on developing value-added and innovative products from the knowledge-based sector to enhance the country's competitiveness, says the Thailand Development Research Institute (TDRI).
Consumption fall ‘surprising’
Business, Pathom Sangwongwanich, Published on 28/02/2015
» With tumbling oil prices expected to bolster private consumption, last month’s contraction in consumption came as a surprise, says a senior Bank of Thailand official.
Tisco: Expect slower recovery
Business, Pathom Sangwongwanich, Published on 24/10/2014
» The Thai economy has rebounded swiftly from political turmoil over the past eight years mainly because of consumer-driven populist policies, says a bank economist.
Stagnant, not inflated
Business, Pathom Sangwongwanich, Published on 22/10/2014
» The economy has steered away from stagnation and is making headway towards a recovery after flat growth in the first half this year, says a senior Bank of Thailand official.