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World Bank joins ranks of GDP naysayers
Business, Darana Chudasri, Published on 11/10/2019
» Thailand's GDP growth is expected to be below 3% this year and next, with flagging exports, shrinking farm income and lower Chinese tourist arrivals the main drags on growth momentum, the World Bank says.
Compulsory insurance for tourists eyed
Business, Darana Chudasri, Published on 01/07/2019
» Compulsory travel insurance for foreign visitors at a 20-baht premium each is expected to debut this year, according to the Office of the Insurance Commission (OIC).
Public investment to drive 2019 growth
Business, Darana Chudasri, Published on 01/11/2018
» Thailand's economic growth is anticipated to expand by 4.2% next year, driven by domestic economic engines such as public investment and consumer spending, says Bank of Ayudhya (BAY).
Standard Chartered sees narrower current account
Business, Darana Chudasri, Published on 31/10/2018
» Despite projecting an upbeat economic growth outlook next year, Thailand's current account surplus is anticipated to narrow because of risks to the tourism industry and an expected rise in imports, says Standard Chartered Bank Thai.
Committee cautions lower growth in H2
Business, Darana Chudasri, Published on 03/10/2018
» Thailand's economic growth in the second half is anticipated to expand at a slower pace than the first half because of ebbing exports and tourism coupled with higher oil prices and the strengthening baht, say business leaders.
Stock investor confidence dips in May
Business, Darana Chudasri, Published on 08/06/2016
» Investor expectations for the Thai stock market for the three months to August deteriorated on concerns about the US Federal Reserve's interest rate hike and the weak global and Thai economies.