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Test of friendship
Asia focus, Pathom Sangwongwanich, Published on 07/11/2016
» Millions of Asians will be glued to their screens, big and small, on Wednesday morning as the results of the US presidential election stream in. Much will be riding on the outcome when it comes to relations between the United States and Asia. The question is whether a new administration will pursue a path toward mutual prosperity and security or take a detour into muddy waters amid growing mistrust.
In China's shadow
Asia focus, Pathom Sangwongwanich, Published on 10/10/2016
» Home to 1.3 billion people spread across a land area of 9.6 million square kilometres, China is a force to be reckoned with. "When China sneezes, the world catches a cold" sums up the profound impact the world's second largest economy now has on global affairs.
Economists upbeat on Q2 growth
Business, Pathom Sangwongwanich, Published on 15/08/2016
» Economic growth in the second quarter is expected to outpace the recent 3.4% forecast by Finance Minister Apisak Tantivorawong, say economists.
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.
BoT lines up fintech regulation
Business, Pathom Sangwongwanich, Published on 22/07/2016
» Thailand's central bank is studying measures to prevent systemic risk to financial stability and ensure consumer protection to cope with the rise of financial technology (fintech).
Households seek more credit
Business, Pathom Sangwongwanich, Published on 11/07/2016
» Personal loans expanded again in May, indicating that households are still struggling and seeking fresh borrowing.
Company sentiment ticks up
Business, Pathom Sangwongwanich, Published on 05/07/2016
» Business sentiment improved slightly in June, reversing two straight months of decline, as falling commodity prices led to lower production costs, reports the Bank of Thailand's business sentiment index (BSI).
FPO more optimistic about Q2 year-on-year growth
Business, Pathom Sangwongwanich, Published on 30/06/2016
» Thailand's annual economic growth in the second quarter is expected to accelerate at a faster clip than in the previous three months, underpinned by ramped-up public disbursement and buoyant tourism revenue, says the Finance Ministry's Fiscal Policy Office (FPO).
World Bank keeps Thai growth forecast at 2.5%
Business, Pathom Sangwongwanich, Published on 29/06/2016
» The World Bank has maintained Thailand's economic growth forecast this year at 2.5% due to impetus from fiscal stimulus and increasing tourism revenue.
Investors warned of Brexit volatility
Business, Pathom Sangwongwanich, Published on 18/06/2016
» Bank of Thailand governor Veerathai Santiprabhob warns that investors should brace for wild swings in the global capital market next week as fears escalate of Britain leaving the European Union.