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MPC keeps policy rate unchanged at 1.5%
Business, Pawee Sirimai, Published on 09/11/2017
» The Bank of Thailand's Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) kept the policy interest rate unchanged yesterday as widely expected, saying the economy has grown at a faster pace than expected.
Potential US rate rise puts brakes on fund inflows
Business, Pawee Sirimai, Published on 30/09/2017
» The influx of offshore funds into Thailand has slowed after the US Federal Reserve signalled another rate rise this year, says a senior Bank of Thailand official.
BoT: Farm incomes down 2.6% in July
Business, Pawee Sirimai, Published on 01/09/2017
» Nominal farm income registered the first contraction of the year in July, continuing to weigh down on private consumption throughout the third quarter, says a Bank of Thailand senior official.
Panel keeps rate, citing flimsy demand
Business, Pawee Sirimai, Published on 17/08/2017
» As expected, the Bank of Thailand's Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) kept its policy rate unchanged yesterday, saying the rate remains accommodative for economic recovery because domestic demand is not sufficiently broad-based.
Bank of Thailand chief: No trace of a bubble
Business, Pawee Sirimai, Published on 02/06/2017
» There are no signs of dramatic growth in borrowing for property speculation activities, while banks have been better at managing risks associated with project financing, says Bank of Thailand governor Veerathai Santiprabhob.
Thai economy set to hold steady
Business, Pawee Sirimai, Published on 04/01/2017
» The Thai economy looks poised for modest growth in 2017 as domestic strengths are expected to cushion larger downside risks from external headwinds, the central bank and economists say.
BAY seeks rise with 'Krungsri Prime'
Business, Pawee Sirimai, Published on 18/11/2016
» Bank of Ayudhya (BAY) is targeting a 50% increase in the number of depositors with 1-5 million baht in their accounts by providing financial advisory services and privileges to attract them.
BoT keeps policy rate steady
Business, Pawee Sirimai, Published on 10/11/2016
» The Bank of Thailand's Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) kept its interest rate unchanged yesterday at 1.5% as expected but warned investors to brace for greater fluctuation in financial markets stemming from the policy direction announced by the new US president.
FedEx upbeat on Thailand's logistics
Business, Pawee Sirimai, Published on 22/08/2016
» FedEx Thailand, the local unit of US-based FedEx Corporation, expects Thailand's logistics sector growth this year will outpace that of the country's GDP.
BoI touts emerging markets
Business, Pawee Sirimai, Published on 08/07/2016
» The Board of Investment (BoI) has urged Thai companies to set up production bases in emerging markets to capitalise on their high economic growth and free trade agreements.