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BoT keeps close watch on rising baht, Govt to lower foreign debt (Updated)
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 26/07/2017
» The Bank of Thailand has acknowledged the baht's rapid climb against the US dollar. Meanwhile, government agencies look to take advantage by buying back foreign debt.
Is Thailand's trade safe under Trump?
Jon Fernquest, Published on 01/03/2017
» If Trump hits China with 45% tariff, Thai exports may gain but exports to China likely to fall & watch out for new Non-Tariff Barriers to Trade from the US.
Rice price slump: Economics & long-term solutions
Jon Fernquest, Published on 07/11/2016
» Prices would never be so volatile & plunge suddenly if farmers, traders & exporters had better info, futures markets & supply projections.
Empty crop stockpiles quickly with Section 44
Jon Fernquest, Published on 15/09/2016
» Massive slowly deteriorating crop stockpiles dating back to 2008 need to be quickly sold off to avoid even greater losses.
Baht remains competitive
Jon Fernquest, Published on 01/09/2016
» Baht remains competitive & in line with competitors in export markets despite offshore fund flows into domestic financial markets.
Post-Brexit flow of money into Thai stocks & bonds
Jon Fernquest, Published on 05/08/2016
» US$2 billion flowed into Thai stock market this year, half in July alone. For bond market, $3 billion poured into country this year.
What's new in business news: July 9, 2015
Jon Fernquest, Published on 09/07/2015
» Riverside collapse warning as Chao Phraya dries out, baht sinks to six-year low as China's stock market plunges & govt plans to upgrade workforce skills.
What's new in business news: March 20, 2015
Jon Fernquest, Published on 20/03/2015
» Toyota tests very small i-Road car for neighbourhood driving, international operations key part of CP Foods strategy & water conflict between villages in drought-ravaged Ratchaburi.
What's new in business news: February 9, 2015
Jon Fernquest, Published on 09/02/2015
» JP Morgan bullish on Thai stocks & economy, Line TV to be launched first in Thailand & community mall trend continues nationwide & condo glut in provinces.
What's new in business news: January 21, 2015
Jon Fernquest, Published on 21/01/2015
» Palm oil in biodiesel halved to relieve shortage, CP Group strategic partnership in China with Japanese trading house Itochu & export risk factors this year include currency & end of EU privileges.