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Business, Pathom Sangwongwanich, Published on 09/03/2021
» Vaccination will have a profound impact on Thailand's tourism industry recovery and reopening strategy this year, with 2 million foreign tourist arrivals expected at this juncture, says Kasikorn Research Center (K-Research).
Business, Pathom Sangwongwanich, Published on 19/02/2021
» Thailand's economic outlook in the post-Covid-19 period remains vague because of ambiguous growth drivers, with tourism's contribution to GDP unlikely to reach 30% as planned, says a veteran economist.
Business, Pathom Sangwongwanich, Published on 18/02/2021
» The lack of foreign tourist arrivals presents a major risk to Thailand's medium-term economic growth outlook, with a near-term recovery dependent on the resolution of the recent outbreak and fiscal support, says the Bank of Thailand.
Business, Pathom Sangwongwanich, Published on 07/01/2021
» Thailand's GDP growth this year could drop below the 3.2% baseline projection from plausible lower inbound arrivals amid uncertainties over vaccine efficacy and reduced fiscal stimulus, says the Monetary Policy Committee's (MPC) latest edited minutes.
News, Pathom Sangwongwanich, Published on 31/12/2020
» The global Covid-19 pandemic, combined with a fragile labour market, pose as pertaining risks for the economic recovery in 2021, says the Bank of Thailand.
Business, Pathom Sangwongwanich, Published on 08/10/2020
» Thailand's economy will face a daunting recovery trajectory if tourism does not improve, as economic growth is tied directly and indirectly to foreign tourist arrivals, says Fitch Ratings.
Asia focus, Pathom Sangwongwanich, Published on 05/12/2016
» Taking high-value banknotes out of circulation to curb corruption and counterfeiting might seem like a worthy idea, but India's experience has shown that good intentions need to be backed with credible planning.
Asia focus, Pathom Sangwongwanich, Published on 10/10/2016
» Home to 1.3 billion people spread across a land area of 9.6 million square kilometres, China is a force to be reckoned with. "When China sneezes, the world catches a cold" sums up the profound impact the world's second largest economy now has on global affairs.
Business, Pathom Sangwongwanich, Published on 15/08/2016
» Economic growth in the second quarter is expected to outpace the recent 3.4% forecast by Finance Minister Apisak Tantivorawong, say economists.
Business, Pathom Sangwongwanich, Published on 17/12/2015
» The Bank of Thailand's Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) on Wednesday kept its policy interest rate unchanged as expected, seeing brighter prospects for upside risks to this year's economic growth.