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Business, Published on 15/02/2024
» The baht, which slipped below 36 to the US dollar on Wednesday, is likely to depreciate further as US inflation was higher than forecast, prompting the market to believe the Federal Reserve might delay its first interest rate cut beyond May, as expected earlier.
Business, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 06/12/2023
» Although the Bank of Thailand's revised GDP growth forecast of 3.2-3.8% next year is possible, analysts are warning that an economic slowdown in China and the US means downside risks remain, while the effectiveness of government stimulus to ignite the economy is questioned.
Jon Fernquest, Published on 30/04/2012
» Higher oil prices, wages & govt handouts to ease cost of living, all pushing up production costs & goods prices. Central bank move to control likely.
Jon Fernquest, Published on 20/04/2012
» Many Burmese migrant workers in Thailand likely to return to their homeland & families as economy in Burma improves after EU & US sanctions end.
Jon Fernquest, Published on 09/03/2012
» Such a huge jump in the minimum wage has never happened before & many are worried what will happen.
Jon Fernquest, Published on 23/09/2011
» 64% of adults think corruption acceptable if they or their country benefit. 70% under 20 would cheat or bribe to pass exams or win games.
Jon Fernquest, Published on 24/08/2011
» With the Thai economy running near full capacity, a sharp rise in wages and government spending may simply be inflated away, providing little benefit.
Jon Fernquest, Published on 07/02/2011
» Interest rates are rising. Business size and existing debt are key survival indicators.
Jon Fernquest, Published on 29/11/2010
» Citizens who won't tolerate corruption anymore, as in the case of Hong Kong over 50 years ago, may be the essential ingredient in fighting corruption.
Jon Fernquest, Published on 10/11/2010
» A conference held this week in Bangkok explores the many dimensions of corruption and possible ways to reduce it.