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Veerathai: Low investment crimps competitiveness
Business, Pathom Sangwongwanich, Published on 23/07/2015
» Thailand has been falling behind other countries in the region in public and private investments, crippling its economic growth potential and competitiveness to go forward, says an adviser to the Thailand Development Research Institute (TDRI).
Investment 'must be priority'
Business, Pathom Sangwongwanich, Published on 17/07/2015
» Thailand has to improve investment by the public and private sectors to boost annual GDP growth to 4-5%, says the Bank of Thailand governor.
Planned border SEZs no magic bullet, says TDRI
Business, Pathom Sangwongwanich, Published on 23/06/2015
» The government's planned special economic zones (SEZs) in border provinces should focus on developing value-added and innovative products from the knowledge-based sector to enhance the country's competitiveness, says the Thailand Development Research Institute (TDRI).
BoT slices growth outlook to 3%
Business, Pathom Sangwongwanich, Published on 20/06/2015
» The Bank of Thailand has slashed its economic growth forecast for this year to 3%, saying export growth has slowed, private consumption remains tepid, and private investment is weak.
Pridiyathorn: Pickup just around the bend
Business, Pathom Sangwongwanich, Published on 19/06/2015
» Thailand's economic recovery should gain momentum from September following a one-year downward correction resulting from the previous government's distorted stimulus policies, says Deputy Prime Minister MR Pridiyathorn Devakula.
Race for BoT boss down to the wire
Business, Pathom Sangwongwanich, Published on 17/06/2015
» Two candidates have been shortlisted for the top job at the the Bank of Thailand when Prasarn Triratvorakul steps down on Sept 30.
World Bank sees 3.5% Thai growth, weak exports
Business, Pathom Sangwongwanich, Published on 04/06/2015
» The economy is projected to expand by 3.5% this year driven mainly by tourism's recovery and higher public expenditure, while export growth is expected to be anaemic at 0.5%, says the World Bank.
BoT to slash growth forecast from 3.8%
Business, Pathom Sangwongwanich, Published on 30/05/2015
» The Bank of Thailand plans to cut its economic growth forecast for this year from 3.8%, as it expects the pace of recovery in the second quarter will remain fragile.
PM: Help smaller traders
Business, Pathom Sangwongwanich, Published on 25/05/2015
» Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha has called on business leaders to work with the government during these times of economic hardship, especially in helping small and medium businesses.
Exports hit by China's downturn
Business, Pathom Sangwongwanich, Published on 16/05/2015
» China’s economic slowdown is expected to hurt Thai export prospects further, but the effect on tourism should be minimal, says a senior Bank of Thailand official.