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Economists split over BoT rate decision
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 11/08/2025
» Following the reduction of the US reciprocal tariff rate on Thai exports, economists are divided over the Bank of Thailand's policy rate decision at the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) meeting scheduled for Wednesday.
Asia factory outlook at lowest since pandemic on Trump tariffs
Bloomberg News, Published on 01/08/2025
» HONG KONG — Manufacturers across Southeast Asia turned the least optimistic about future growth since the depths of the coronavirus 2019 (Covid-19) pandemic amid United States President Donald Trump’s long tariff rollout, even as activity improved last month.
Cuban president addresses anger over 'there are no beggars' claim
AFP, Published on 16/07/2025
» HAVANA - Cuba's president was forced to step in Tuesday after a minister's assertion that "there are no beggars" caused an uproar on the economic crisis-stricken island.
Bankers' association pushes formal economy to the fore
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 16/07/2025
» The use of public policy to support the economy should primarily focus on the formal economy and Thai labour, according to Payong Srivanich, chairman of the Thai Bankers' Association (TBA).
Thai manufacturers poised to take massive hit from US levy
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 09/07/2025
» The proposed 36% tariff on US imports of Thai products could pile pressure on the manufacturing sector, with workers likely to bear the brunt, says the Employers' Confederation of Thai Trade and Industry (EconThai).
Commart buoyant despite uncertainty
Business, Suchit Leesa-nguansuk, Published on 04/07/2025
» A surge of gaming devices, the unveiling of devices powered by artificial intelligence (AI) and aggressive promotions are expected to encourage purchases at IT and computer fair Commart.
Department of Business Development hails investments worth B89bn
News, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 30/06/2025
» Foreign investment in Thailand reached about 89 billion baht in the first five months of the year, with Japan at the top with over 41 billion baht invested, says the Department of Business Development (DoBD).
Navigating twin crises and tightened monetary policy
Business, Published on 28/06/2025
» Financial markets in Thailand are confronting an unprecedented twin crisis, as political uncertainty from the audio clip scandal converges with escalating Middle East tensions that have rattled global capital markets.
Tisco bullish on global bonds funds
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 20/06/2025
» Tisco Bank says investors should increase their allocation in global bonds, citing their potential to deliver returns of up to 8% amid rising global economic uncertainty and the risk of renewed US trade tariffs.
SCB trims growth view amid cloudy outlook
Business, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 19/06/2025
» The Thai economy may grow by only 0.8% this year, with a technical recession highly likely in the second half if the government fails to convince the US to lower its reciprocal tariff on Thai exports, while conflicts intensify in the Middle East.