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Banks urged to cash in on CLMV growth
Business, Pathom Sangwongwanich, Published on 13/06/2016
» Thai banks have more room to penetrate neighbouring countries' banking sectors, with ample opportunities for loan growth and risk diversification, says an executive specialising in principal investments.
Korn: Engine is misfiring
Business, Pathom Sangwongwanich, Published on 06/06/2016
» Thailand's economic development model is not sustainable due to the nature of the country's economic engine, says a former finance minister.
First-quarter growth expected to slow, say analysts
Business, Pathom Sangwongwanich, Published on 10/05/2016
» Thailand's economic growth in the first quarter is expected to have slowed slightly from the fourth quarter of last year due to an absence of holiday tax breaks and shrinking exports weighing on performance, economists say.
Ministry lines up mortgage insurance to reduce credit risks
Business, Pathom Sangwongwanich, Published on 30/03/2016
» The Finance Ministry is considering a plan to formulate mortgage insurance in the property sector in a bid to reduce credit risks for financial institutions and allow homebuyers easier access to housing loans.
Policy rate remains unchanged
Business, Pathom Sangwongwanich, Published on 24/03/2016
» The Bank of Thailand's Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) yesterday kept its interest rate unchanged as expected. It also trimmed its GDP growth forecast to 3.1% in anticipation of an export contraction.
Transparency 'key to beating corruption'
Business, Pathom Sangwongwanich, Published on 10/03/2016
» Information disclosure to the public on the earnings and expenditure of government agencies and independent entities is a crucial approach to tackle corruption and enhance transparency, says the Thailand Development Research Institute (TDRI).
Household debt stifles consumption
Business, Pathom Sangwongwanich, Published on 09/03/2016
» Household debt is expected to peak in this year's final quarter, with the high debt ratio projected to continue weighing on private consumption, says an economist.
2015 GDP: Good vibes on growth
Business, Pathom Sangwongwanich, Published on 15/02/2016
» Thailand's economic growth in 2015 is expected to have continued its gradual recovery pace, with increased government expenditure, tourism expansion and private consumption identified as key growth drivers, economists say.
MPC not expected to cut interest rate
Business, Pathom Sangwongwanich, Published on 02/02/2016
» The central bank's Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) is expected to stand pat on its 1.5% policy interest rate tomorrow, say economists.
SME, farm debt a headwind for Thai lenders, says report
Business, Pathom Sangwongwanich, Published on 22/01/2016
» Debt repayment will be a challenge for Thailand's financial institutions this year, particularly by farmers and small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) amid the slow economic recovery, says the Bank of Thailand.