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Banks expected to delay rate hike
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 04/08/2022
» The Joint Standing Committee on Commerce, Industry and Banking (JSCCIB) believes the banking sector will delay raising the interest rate in line with the Bank of Thailand's anticipated gradual policy rate hike.
BoT balloons inflation view to 4.9%
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 31/03/2022
» The Bank of Thailand (BoT) skyrocketed its inflation rate forecast for this year to 4.9% from 1.7% because of energy and food price surges attributed to supply shock from the Russia-Ukraine war.
Thai growth rate to take big hit from Russia-Ukraine war
Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 25/03/2022
» Kasikorn Research Center (K-Research) has slashed its forecast for Thai economic growth this year to 2.5%, mainly as a result of the Russia-Ukraine war.
MPC expected to keep policy rate at 0.5%
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 21/03/2022
» The Bank of Thailand's Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) is expected to keep its policy rate at the historically low level of 0.5% throughout this year to maintain economic momentum, according to economists.
BoT in inflation warning
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 01/03/2022
» The Bank of Thailand (BoT) is concerned about inflation because of the Russia-Ukraine conflict, but believes the Thai economy will continue to recover this year.
BoT chief asks for political transparency
News, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 24/05/2014
» Central bank governor Prasarn Trairatvorakul on Friday urged the future administration, when it is formed, to generate a better understanding of the political crisis, which holds the key to positively influencing the economic sector.
Visa banks on Myanmar
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 19/08/2013
» Visa International expects the number of Myanmar merchants accepting its credit card for transactions will climb to between 5,000 and 6,000 in 3-5 years.