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Going digital
Asia focus, Pathom Sangwongwanich, Published on 19/09/2016
» Southeast Asia's emerging economies continue to attract manufacturers and service providers eager to tap into a combined population of 630 million and a growing middle class. But an increasing number of investments in recent years have been focused on the new digital economy and the huge potential it represents.
Sino-Thai rail project put back on track
Business, Pathom Sangwongwanich, Published on 15/09/2016
» Nanning: Construction for the first phase of the Sino-Thai high-speed railway is expected to begin in the second quarter of next year as bilateral talks between the two governments are wrapping up, says Deputy Prime Minister Prajin Juntong.
Slight hurt seen from China slack
Business, Pathom Sangwongwanich, Published on 29/08/2016
» China's slowing economic growth trajectory will inevitably affect trade and investment with Thailand, but the service sector and other economic initiatives can lend support to future growth impetus, say Chinese academics.
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.
Baht rises as Brexit whets Asian market risk appetite
Business, Pathom Sangwongwanich, Published on 16/07/2016
» The baht appreciated to just shy of 35 to the US dollar on Friday as investors' risk appetite for emerging markets in Asia remained strong after Britain's vote to leave the EU.
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.
MPC keeps key rate steady
Business, Pathom Sangwongwanich, Published on 23/06/2016
» The Bank of Thailand's Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) held off yesterday on monetary easing as widely expected, citing the expected trajectories for economic growth recovery and rising inflation as grounds for its decision.
Fintech start-ups must register
Business, Pathom Sangwongwanich, Published on 06/06/2016
» Financial technology (fintech) start-ups will be asked to register with the Bank of Thailand as an initial approach towards establishing a regulatory framework, says central bank governor Veerathai Santiprabhob.
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: Thailand can ride global storm
Business, Pathom Sangwongwanich, Published on 27/05/2016
» The economy is strong enough to withstand the impact from continuous volatility in the global financial and capital markets because of the country's limited exposure to foreign-denominated debt, says the Bank of Thailand.