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Reopening hinges on jab strategies
Business, Pathom Sangwongwanich, Published on 09/03/2021
» Vaccination will have a profound impact on Thailand's tourism industry recovery and reopening strategy this year, with 2 million foreign tourist arrivals expected at this juncture, says Kasikorn Research Center (K-Research).
Ambiguous growth drivers cloud outlook
Business, Pathom Sangwongwanich, Published on 19/02/2021
» Thailand's economic outlook in the post-Covid-19 period remains vague because of ambiguous growth drivers, with tourism's contribution to GDP unlikely to reach 30% as planned, says a veteran economist.
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.
OIC considers special licence for digital business
Business, Pathom Sangwongwanich, Published on 05/12/2019
» The Office of the Insurance Commission (OIC) is studying the possibility of issuing a special licence for digital insurance business to encourage traditional insurance firms to revamp their business model amid disruptive technology.
Eastspring counts on REITs, property equities
Business, Pathom Sangwongwanich, Published on 16/01/2019
» Asian real estate investment trusts (REITs) and property development stocks can in combination optimise returns, yield attractive dividends and hedge against financial volatility, says Eastspring Investments.
World Bank sees growth let-up
Business, Pathom Sangwongwanich, Published on 07/06/2018
» Thailand's GDP growth is forecast at 3.8% for both 2019 and 2020, down from an expected 4.1% this year, the World Bank says, citing the gradual structural slowdown in China.
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: 4% Q3 growth rests on export bump
Business, Pathom Sangwongwanich, Published on 01/11/2017
» Economic growth in the third quarter could expand by 4% year-on-year propelled by robust export growth, with year-end festivities expected to shore up further growth prospects in the remaining months, says the Bank of Thailand.
Prevention and cure
Asia focus, Pathom Sangwongwanich, Published on 22/05/2017
» Two decades have passed since the economic bubble burst and escalated into the 1997 Asian financial crisis, but vivid memories of the calamity linger to this day. The hard lessons learned have led policymakers and households alike to be more prudent as well as properly prepared for future turbulence.