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SET extends losses as virus fears batter sentiment
Pathom Sangwongwanich, Published on 12/03/2020
» Share prices dived on the Thai stock exchange on Thursday morning after the World Health Orghanization declared a global Covid-19 pandemic and the US banned the entry of travellers from mainland Europe.
SEC tells buyers beware
Business, Pathom Sangwongwanich, Published on 01/11/2018
» The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has warned investors to avoid investing in securities products via two websites and social media accounts as they are not authorised securities and futures dealers.
BoT: Economy failed to reach growth potential
Business, Pathom Sangwongwanich, Published on 04/01/2018
» Thailand's economy gained further traction in 2017, but has not reached its growth potential, while an accommodative monetary policy stance is "necessary" to shore up domestic demand going forward, says the Bank of Thailand.
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.
Referendum 'not a risk'
Business, Pathom Sangwongwanich, Published on 04/08/2016
» Sunday's constitutional referendum is unlikely to have a short-term economic impact, given the subdued reaction of the domestic financial market and private sector, says a senior Bank of Thailand official.
Policy rate held level at 1.5%
Business, Pathom Sangwongwanich, Published on 12/05/2016
» The Bank of Thailand's Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) held the policy interest rate steady as expected yesterday, but voiced concerns over heightening internal downside risks that could derail private consumption and investment.
Policy rate remains unchanged
Business, Pathom Sangwongwanich, Published on 24/03/2016
» The Bank of Thailand's Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) yesterday kept its interest rate unchanged as expected. It also trimmed its GDP growth forecast to 3.1% in anticipation of an export contraction.
MPC votes to keep policy rate at 1.5%
Business, Pathom Sangwongwanich, Published on 04/02/2016
» Thailand's Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) has moved to keep the policy rate at 1.5% despite concerns that increasing external downside risks could dent the momentum of the country's economic recovery.
BoT slices growth outlook to 3%
Business, Pathom Sangwongwanich, Published on 20/06/2015
» The Bank of Thailand has slashed its economic growth forecast for this year to 3%, saying export growth has slowed, private consumption remains tepid, and private investment is weak.
BoT trims policy rate by 25 bps
Business, Pathom Sangwongwanich, Published on 12/03/2015
» The Bank of Thailand’s Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) unexpectedly lowered its policy rate for the first time in a year.