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Seeds of innovation
Asia focus, Pathom Sangwongwanich, Published on 27/02/2017
» Historically seen as the lifeblood of economic prosperity, agriculture is at a crossroads as soaring global demand for food exposes the limitations of traditional farming. However, advances in technology, production techniques and farming know-how are starting to bear fruit in the drive for food security.
Pridiyathorn: Pickup just around the bend
Business, Pathom Sangwongwanich, Published on 19/06/2015
» Thailand's economic recovery should gain momentum from September following a one-year downward correction resulting from the previous government's distorted stimulus policies, says Deputy Prime Minister MR Pridiyathorn Devakula.
Why another rate cut could be imminent
Business, Pathom Sangwongwanich, Published on 23/03/2015
» The Bank of Thailand's Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) could make another rate cut at its April 29 meeting to boost confidence further amid flagging economic data, says one securities executive.
Standard Chartered bullish on economy
Business, Pathom Sangwongwanich, Published on 22/01/2015
» Despite continued uncertainty over the global economic pickup, Standard Chartered Bank remains bullish over the Thai economy and is maintaining its 6% growth forecast for this year.
KResearch: 4% growth possible in 2015
Business, Pathom Sangwongwanich, Published on 11/10/2014
» The Thai economy is likely to grow by 1.6% this year amid falling exports and a bleak tourism recovery, but public investment, domestic consumption and a rebound in shipments should boost next year's growth rate to 4%, says Kasikorn Research Center (KResearch).
World Bank revises Thailand's growth to 1.5%
Business, Pathom Sangwongwanich, Published on 07/10/2014
» Despite rising hopes stemming from the 324.5-billion-baht stimulus measures, Thailand's economy this year is projected to grow by only 1.5% due to the slow recovery in domestic consumption and exports, says the World Bank.
BoT chops GDP view for 2015
Business, Pathom Sangwongwanich, Published on 27/09/2014
» The Bank of Thailand has slashed its economic growth forecast for next year to 4.8%, a sign of the challenges that still lie ahead after a shaky 2014.
'Tainted' poll poses threat to confidence
Business, Pathom Sangwongwanich, Published on 16/08/2014
» Despite hopeful sentiment for a general election late next year, the results could dampen investment sentiment and foreign investor confidence if a party linked to ousted prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra triumphs, says Amar Gill, head of Asian research at the Hong Kong-based CLSA.
BoT: Technical recession ‘unlikely’
Business, Pathom Sangwongwanich, Published on 20/06/2014
» The economy is not expected to enter a technical recession since economic activity picked up in the second quarter compared with the first quarter’s dismal growth, says a senior Bank of Thailand official.
BoT: Q2 growth likely after contraction
Business, Pathom Sangwongwanich, Published on 11/06/2014
» Thailand’s second-quarter figures are expected to show quarter-on-quarter growth after a contraction in the first three months.