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Panel likely to keep policy rate on hold
Business, Pathom Sangwongwanich, Published on 27/04/2015
» The Bank of Thailand's Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) is expected to stand pat on its current policy interest rate at Wednesday's meeting, preferring to digest the first quarter economic growth before making any rate cut decision, economists concur.
New rules being devised for state banks
Business, Pathom Sangwongwanich, Published on 25/04/2015
» The Bank of Thailand’s draft regulations on supervising specialised financial institutions (SFIs) are expected to be completed by the third quarter, says a senior central bank official.
Q2 figures seen as critical
Business, Pathom Sangwongwanich, Published on 10/04/2015
» If the country's economic rebound fails to gather pace in the second quarter, that will leave only a slim chance for full-year growth to meet the Bank of Thailand's 3.8% forecast, says a senior central bank official.
Directors urge corruption crusade but tax reform less urgent
Business, Pathom Sangwongwanich, Published on 19/03/2015
» Tackling corruption, infrastructure spending and enhancing competitiveness for the coming Asean integrated market should be the government's urgent tasks, while tax reform should be its lowest priority, according to the 2015 Thai Director Survey conducted by the Thai Institute of Directors.
Somkid: Prepare SMEs for AEC now
Business, Pathom Sangwongwanich, Published on 07/03/2015
» Thailand should undertake reforms to beef up competitiveness in preparation for the fast-approaching Asean Economic Community (AEC), says Somkid Jatusripitak, chairman of the advisory board to the prime minister.
Consumption fall ‘surprising’
Business, Pathom Sangwongwanich, Published on 28/02/2015
» With tumbling oil prices expected to bolster private consumption, last month’s contraction in consumption came as a surprise, says a senior Bank of Thailand official.
Central bank urges state, private sector to act now
Business, Pathom Sangwongwanich, Published on 20/02/2015
» The public and private sectors should consider investing now, given the low interest rates and cheaper foreign goods, says the head of the Bank of Thailand.
BoT unlikely to cut rate
Business, Pathom Sangwongwanich, Published on 18/02/2015
» Despite mounting pressure to lower its policy interest rate after last year's dismal economic growth, the Bank of Thailand yesterday hinted it would stand pat on monetary policy at its March meeting.
Rural jobs creation 'boost economy'
Business, Pathom Sangwongwanich, Published on 03/02/2015
» The government should implement stimulus measures to boost the lacklustre economic recovery through job creation in rural areas by repairing small-scale infrastructure, says the Thailand Development Research Institute (TDRI).
Standard Chartered bullish on economy
Business, Pathom Sangwongwanich, Published on 22/01/2015
» Despite continued uncertainty over the global economic pickup, Standard Chartered Bank remains bullish over the Thai economy and is maintaining its 6% growth forecast for this year.