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Economy may miss forecasts as Covid cases spike - BoT
Reuters, Published on 12/07/2021
» The economy faces significant downside risks and could perform below baseline forecasts, the central bank said on Monday, as the tourism-reliant nation deals with a recent jump in coronavirus infections.
Top business group JSCCIB cuts 2021 GDP outlook for 4th time
Reuters, Published on 07/07/2021
» Thailand's leading business group on Wednesday lowered its 2021 economic growth forecast for the fourth time this year to 0.0% to 1.5%, from 0.5% to 2.0%, due to a prolonged third wave of Covid-19 infections and despite higher exports.
Exports seen rising more than 7% y/y in Q3 - shippers
Reuters, Published on 06/07/2021
» Thailand's exports are expected to rise more than 7% in the third quarter from a year earlier and 6% in the final quarter of the year, lifted by higher global demand and a weaker baht, the Thai National Shippers’ Council said on Tuesday.
Industries sentiment hits 11-month low
Reuters, Published on 08/06/2021
» Industries sentiment dropped for a second straight month in May, hitting an 11-month low, due to the third wave of coronavirus infections and a slow vaccine rollout, an industries group said on Tuesday.
Covid curbs shutter thousands of restaurants
Reuters, Published on 03/06/2021
» When restaurant owner Chirayu Na Ranong heard the Thai government announce new coronavirus restrictions in Bangkok in April, he burst into tears.
Govt plans larger deficit as budget debate starts
Reuters, Published on 31/05/2021
» Parliament started debate on Monday on a budget bill that projects a bigger 700 billion baht deficit for the 2022 fiscal year starting Oct 1, as the government attempts to revive an economy hit by coronavirus outbreaks.
Q1 jobless rate at 12-year high amid virus outbreaks
Reuters, Published on 24/05/2021
» Thailand's unemployment rate hit a 12-year high in the first quarter of 2021 due to the renewed impact of coronavirus outbreaks, the state planning agency said on Monday.
Financial system more vulnerable after return of virus - BoT minutes
Reuters, Published on 19/05/2021
» The Thai financial system has become more vulnerable due to negative shocks from the latest coronavirus outbreak and there remained significant risks to the economy, the minutes of the central bank's last meeting showed on Wednesday.
Cabinet approves B45bn of projects to help economy
Reuters, Published on 11/05/2021
» The cabinet on Tuesday approved 45 billion baht of projects aimed at reviving the economy, the prime minister said, as the tourism-reliant country struggles with a third wave of coronavirus infections.
Industries sentiment hits 8 month low on virus return
Reuters, Published on 10/05/2021
» Thailand's industries sentiment in April hit its lowest in eight months in the wake of the country’s worst coronavirus outbreak, and the government should borrow 1 trillion baht more to support the economy, the Federation of Thai Industries (FTI) said on Monday.