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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.
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.
'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.
BoT chief warns of fiscal dangers
Business, Pathom Sangwongwanich, Published on 16/07/2014
» Enduring imbalances between fiscal revenue and expenditures should be addressed because they are a risk to long-term financial stability, says the governor of the Bank of Thailand.
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.
Aid for needy workers urged
Business, Pathom Sangwongwanich, Published on 30/04/2014
» Academics suggest the government implement relevant measures to curb the growing distress of workers suffering a drop in income as the cost of living rises, often forcing them to resort to loan sharks.
World Bank urges risk board
Business, Pathom Sangwongwanich, Published on 29/04/2014
» Thailand’s large informal sector is obstructing employees’ social safety and public services, says the World Bank, which suggests a formalisation process as a solution.