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Fitch sees 'very dim' path for GDP growth
Business, Pathom Sangwongwanich, Published on 20/01/2021
» Despite several fundamental buffers to cushion against the crisis, Thailand's near-term growth prospects are "very dimmed" due to substantial losses stemming from the absence of foreign tourist arrivals, said Fitch Ratings.
Clash of titans
Asia focus, Pathom Sangwongwanich, Published on 13/02/2017
» Greater confrontations between China and a Donald Trump-led United States are possible, as flashpoints could potentially intensify the animosity between the two superpowers, says a China scholar.
Ringgit rout
Asia focus, Pathom Sangwongwanich, Published on 16/01/2017
» A perfect storm is forming around the Malaysian ringgit, as its value remains at risk from a protracted economic slump aggravated by a domestic political scandal and the prospect of rising US interest rates.
Funding tap turned on
Asia focus, Pathom Sangwongwanich, Published on 02/01/2017
» The venture capital industry in Southeast Asia is moving toward a vital transition as "exit activity" among US venture capital funds in regional startups increases, according to Expara, which provides investment and services to the startup field.
Curb your export enthusiasm
Asia focus, Pathom Sangwongwanich, Published on 03/10/2016
» Last Monday started off with a big bang, as Thai exports made headlines at home and abroad. Everyone, including myself, was caught off guard when the Commerce Ministry reported that the US dollar value of Thai exports rose by 6.5% year-on-year in August to $18.82 billion -- the most growth in five months.
Household debt stifles consumption
Business, Pathom Sangwongwanich, Published on 09/03/2016
» Household debt is expected to peak in this year's final quarter, with the high debt ratio projected to continue weighing on private consumption, says an economist.
No rate change expected this time round
Business, Pathom Sangwongwanich, Published on 02/11/2015
» The Bank of Thailand's Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) is expected to keep its policy interest rate unchanged next Wednesday, but another rate cut before year-end cannot be ruled out given tepid economic conditions, say economists.
Structural reform 'will help growth'
Business, Pathom Sangwongwanich, Published on 02/11/2015
» Thailand's economic recovery is expected to gain traction in the final quarter due to effects from the government's stimulus packages, but structural reform is still needed to enhance the country's growth prospects, say economists.
Thailand slides in global ranks
Business, Pathom Sangwongwanich, Published on 29/10/2015
» Thailand's global ranking for the ease of doing business has fallen three places to 49th mainly due to lower scores associated with starting a business and getting credit, according to the World Bank's latest report.
Pridiyathorn: Pickup just around the bend
Business, Pathom Sangwongwanich, Published on 19/06/2015
» Thailand's economic recovery should gain momentum from September following a one-year downward correction resulting from the previous government's distorted stimulus policies, says Deputy Prime Minister MR Pridiyathorn Devakula.