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Economists press for autonomy of BoT
Business, Published on 10/10/2024
» Economists have restated their calls for the Bank of Thailand to retain its independence, suggesting it is essential for the country's economic growth.
Banks to tackle high household debt with new measures
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 08/10/2024
» The Thai Bankers' Association (TBA) is considering additional measures to improve debt restructuring for vulnerable customer segments in an effort to address the country's household debt crisis.
China's stimulus could be a boon
News, Published on 07/10/2024
» The timing of China's new stimulus package is not coincidental. Arriving just before the 75th anniversary of the People's Republic, the announcement was well-received by equity investors, leading to a surge of more than 15% in the country's main stock indices.
Shift from elections to governance
Oped, Published on 01/10/2024
» With half of the global population having already voted or preparing to do so in 2024, the "year of elections" has had a profound impact on democracies worldwide. Now, as the year enters its final quarter, it is becoming increasingly apparent that 2025 will be an equally transformative "year of governance".
Stable indicators for August consumption
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 28/09/2024
» Domestic consumption in August remained stable, but sales of passenger cars, motorcycles and commercial vehicles have yet to fully recover.
PM puts poverty in crosshairs
News, Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 27/09/2024
» Eradicating poverty and building a prosperous economy are among the goals the government plans to achieve during the rest of its term, an adviser to the prime minister said.
Thailand risks credit rating downgrade, opposition warns
Bloomberg News, Published on 26/09/2024
» Thailand runs a "very alarming" risk of credit rating downgrades if the government does not rein in its massive pile of debt to prop up Southeast Asia's second-largest economy, according to the country's biggest opposition group.
True Corporation Closes Oversubscribed JPY141.3 Billion Sustainability Loan
Published on 26/09/2024
» True Corporation Public Company Limited (TRUE), Thailand's leading telecom-tech company and global sustainability pioneer, has successfully secured its maiden sustainability-linked syndicated loan, totalling JPY141.3 billion, for refinancing and debt repayment. This marks the first time a telecom-tech company in Thailand has achieved a sustainability-linked syndicated loan.
Cheaper outpatient costs mulled
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 26/09/2024
» Public Health Minister Somsak Thepsutin has floated the idea of reducing costs for the treatment of outpatients per visit at hospitals, claiming this measure, if successful, would help create a level playing field through the more equal distribution of funds.
Govt continues to push rate cuts
News, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 25/09/2024
» The Finance Ministry and the Bank of Thailand (BoT) will meet next week to discuss the strong baht and the country's inflation target as the government continues to push for interest rate cuts.