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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.
Farmers facing defaults
Business, Pathom Sangwongwanich, Published on 23/07/2016
» Agricultural households are most at risk of defaulting on loans due to their high debt service coverage ratio, which has been exacerbated by the slow economic recovery, reports the Bank of Thailand.
TDRI suggests rice research centre
Business, Pathom Sangwongwanich, Published on 07/08/2015
» Thailand Development Research Institute (TDRI) fellows are urging the government to establish a Rice Market Development Institute to enhance scientific research, disseminate credible information to farmers and entrepreneurs and improve the competitiveness of Thai rice cultivation.
MPC unlikely to cut key rate, say experts
Business, Pathom Sangwongwanich, Published on 03/08/2015
» The Bank of Thailand's Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) is expected to keep its policy interest rate unchanged Wednesday, opting to assess the second quarter's GDP before making further monetary easing, say economists.
Sommai: Handouts inevitable
Business, Pathom Sangwongwanich, Published on 31/01/2015
» The government's planned 100-billion-baht scheme to ease low-income earners' financial burden will focus on job creation but inevitably include cash handouts, says Finance Minister Sommai Phasee.
Tisco: Expect slower recovery
Business, Pathom Sangwongwanich, Published on 24/10/2014
» The Thai economy has rebounded swiftly from political turmoil over the past eight years mainly because of consumer-driven populist policies, says a bank economist.
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.
'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.
Recovery gains momentum
Business, Pathom Sangwongwanich, Published on 13/08/2014
» The economy has likely turned around with a small growth in the second quarter on the back of improving sentiment following the military takeover, ending the political impasse that crippled economic activities, economists say.