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An alternative path to growth
Business, Published on 27/05/2024
» Newly appointed Finance Minister Pichai Chunhavajira is taking a less hostile stance towards the Bank of Thailand than the premier, aiming to better coordinate fiscal and monetary policies.
Election Commission must be proactive
Oped, Editorial, Published on 22/05/2024
» The Senate election process has kicked off with little fanfare. As of Monday, a little over 36,000 people had registered for the race, raising questions about the Election Commission's (EC) chances of achieving its target of getting at least 100,000 people to take part in the process.
Asian shares on course for third week of gains
Business, Published on 11/05/2024
» RECAP: Asian stocks rose on Friday, on course for a third week of gains, while the dollar was steady as fresh signs of an easing US labour market stoked optimism about interest rate cuts before the year is out.
Can't come soon enough
News, Published on 11/05/2024
» The road to writing a brand-new charter promises to be long and winding.
Gulf Binance aims for crypto supremacy
Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 11/05/2024
» In a landscape where digital assets are gaining traction, Gulf Binance has emerged as a new player among the 17 licensed exchange and broker operators in Thailand.
Supalai suggests interest rate cut to stimulate more growth
Business, Kanana Katharangsiporn, Published on 10/05/2024
» The residential market has improved following the implementation of property measures last month, but interest rates should be cut to further stimulate growth, especially in the lower-income segment, according to SET-listed developer Supalai.
Indonesia sees more capital inflows after rate hike
Reuters, Published on 08/05/2024
» JAKARTA: Indonesian central bank governor Perry Warjiyo said on Wednesday more capital inflows had been seen since Bank Indonesia hiked interest rates last month in an effort to stabilise the rupiah, and he expected the trend would continue.
Economists back Bank of Thailand's autonomy
Business, Published on 08/05/2024
» The Bank of Thailand (BoT) must be independent to pursue its role of maintaining economic stability, say economists, noting that interest rates have a minimal impact on increasing economic growth, but could affect the stability of the baht and cause household debt to rise.
Industrialists join rate-cut chorus
Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 07/05/2024
» The Bank of Thailand should consider reducing interest rates in the second half to relieve the financial burden of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), which are facing tougher competition and an uncertain economy, says the Federation of Thai Industries (FTI).
New finance minister plans talks with central bank chief
Published on 07/05/2024
» Newly appointed Finance Minister says he plans talks with Bank of Thailand governor Sethaput Suthiwartnarueput in a bid to ensure fiscal and monetary policies are aligned.