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Populist policies hurting farmers: BoT's think tank
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 29/06/2019
» Long-standing state subsidies have distorted crop prices, sunk farmers deeper in debt and contributed to falling productivity and higher inequality in resource accessibility, says the Bank of Thailand's think tank.
Big drop in SME confidence
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 29/07/2015
» Confidence among small and medium-sized enterprise (SME) operators fell in the second quarter on mounting anxiety over their earnings and the country's economic health, while their expectations over the next three months continued to deteriorate.
Pridiyathorn paints a brighter growth picture
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 04/11/2014
» Deputy Prime Minister MR Pridiyathorn Devakula is optimistic about the economy, forecasting growth of between 1.6% and 1.9% this year and up to 5% next year if investment under the 2.4-trillion-baht infrastructure plan takes root.
Seasonal crops up loan demand
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 03/11/2014
» Seasonal operations are stoking loan demand from small and medium-sized enterprise (SME) customers in agricultural business, despite a big decline in the prices of several farm products, say bankers.
Thai Life eyeing Japanese
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 04/08/2014
» Thai Life Insurance expects synergy with its new Japanese shareholder, Meiji Yasuda Life Insurance, will boost its Japanese customer base and beef up regional market growth.
Ayudhya Capital confident
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 27/06/2014
» Ayudhya Capital Auto Lease, a lender under the Krungsri Auto brand, is maintaining this year's new-loan growth target of 8% for motorcycles despite an expected fall in sales.
TMB keeps 10% lending projection
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 10/06/2014
» TMB Bank is maintaining a 10% growth target for consumer lending this year on the expectation of a quick rebound in consumer confidence stoking loan demand in the second half, offsetting sluggish growth in the first half.
KBank sees rebound in SME loans
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 30/05/2014
» Loan demand from small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) has improved slightly, particularly for those in farming businesses following rice pledging payments. The payouts have restored consumer confidence and spending, says Kasikornbank’s executive vice-president Patchara Samalapa.
BoT chief asks for political transparency
News, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 24/05/2014
» Central bank governor Prasarn Trairatvorakul on Friday urged the future administration, when it is formed, to generate a better understanding of the political crisis, which holds the key to positively influencing the economic sector.
More SME borrowers seeking grace period
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 24/04/2014
» The number of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) requesting grace periods for principal loan repayments is rising as they face a liquidity crunch amid the stuttering economy, says Kasikornbank (KBank).