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MPC wary of tourist dearth
Business, Pathom Sangwongwanich, Published on 18/02/2021
» The lack of foreign tourist arrivals presents a major risk to Thailand's medium-term economic growth outlook, with a near-term recovery dependent on the resolution of the recent outbreak and fiscal support, says the Bank of Thailand.
Fitch warns of steep path without tourists
Business, Pathom Sangwongwanich, Published on 08/10/2020
» Thailand's economy will face a daunting recovery trajectory if tourism does not improve, as economic growth is tied directly and indirectly to foreign tourist arrivals, says Fitch Ratings.
ADB lowers outlook for GDP growth
Business, Pathom Sangwongwanich, Published on 19/07/2019
» Thailand's GDP is set to grow by less than 4% this year and next after the first-quarter growth downturn and the sharp export slowdown provided a backdrop of subdued momentum going forward, says the Asian Development Bank (ADB).
Eastspring counts on REITs, property equities
Business, Pathom Sangwongwanich, Published on 16/01/2019
» Asian real estate investment trusts (REITs) and property development stocks can in combination optimise returns, yield attractive dividends and hedge against financial volatility, says Eastspring Investments.
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.
Paying for progress
Asia focus, Pathom Sangwongwanich, Published on 22/05/2017
» The last few decades have brought remarkable improvements across Asia in terms of transport networks, electricity generating capacity, telecommunications and access to clean water, among other essentials. Better quality infrastructure has improved people's lives and provided the impetus for a new wave of economic growth. But much more remains to be done.
Good infrastructure pays for itself many times over
Asia focus, Pathom Sangwongwanich, Published on 22/05/2017
» The multiplier effect generated from quality infrastructure investments could lift the economic growth potential of middle-income countries in Asia as they would lead to improved productivity and efficiency, says HSBC.
Funding tap turned on
Asia focus, Pathom Sangwongwanich, Published on 02/01/2017
» The venture capital industry in Southeast Asia is moving toward a vital transition as "exit activity" among US venture capital funds in regional startups increases, according to Expara, which provides investment and services to the startup field.
Recovery on course
Asia focus, Pathom Sangwongwanich, Published on 21/11/2016
» Asia Pacific is expected to remain on a macroeconomic recovery path supported by stabilised economic conditions in China and relatively low exposure to "external asymmetrical shocks", says Swiss banker Peter Rosenstreich.
Curb your export enthusiasm
Asia focus, Pathom Sangwongwanich, Published on 03/10/2016
» Last Monday started off with a big bang, as Thai exports made headlines at home and abroad. Everyone, including myself, was caught off guard when the Commerce Ministry reported that the US dollar value of Thai exports rose by 6.5% year-on-year in August to $18.82 billion -- the most growth in five months.