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World Bank grim on GDP
Business, Pathom Sangwongwanich, Published on 10/06/2020
» The World Bank has slashed Thailand's GDP outlook for 2020 to a 5% contraction, a drastic cut from 2.7% growth projected previously, as supply chain disruptions and lockdown measures from the coronavirus crisis have triggered an economic downturn.
Bank of Thailand: More than one solution
Business, Pathom Sangwongwanich, Published on 03/03/2020
» Concerns over the economy entering a technical recession have overshadowed the importance of addressing possible adverse effects on employment from the Covid-19 outbreak, says the Bank of Thailand.
Expenses push Pace to post massive impairment loss
Business, Pathom Sangwongwanich, Published on 17/05/2018
» SET-listed Pace Development Corporation Plc's net loss widened by 610% year-on-year in the first quarter, due to impairment loss in investments and increased selling expenses from the property business.
GDP growth to put slight dent in debt
Business, Pathom Sangwongwanich, Published on 23/01/2018
» Thailand's household debt is expected to decrease slightly this year as nominal GDP growth is forecast to offset the debt expansion ratio, says Kasikorn Research Center (K-Research).
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.
BoT: 4% Q3 growth rests on export bump
Business, Pathom Sangwongwanich, Published on 01/11/2017
» Economic growth in the third quarter could expand by 4% year-on-year propelled by robust export growth, with year-end festivities expected to shore up further growth prospects in the remaining months, says the Bank of Thailand.
Kasikorn Securities sounds alarm over uneven recovery
Business, Pathom Sangwongwanich, Published on 23/08/2017
» Despite promising GDP growth in the second quarter, Thailand's economic recovery remains uneven because exports and tourism have reaped the greatest benefits, leaving other sectors in the lurch, says Kasikorn Securities.
Data deluge
Asia focus, Pathom Sangwongwanich, Published on 19/06/2017
» The idea of bringing machines to life or storing a huge trove of electronic data in a compact kiosk might have seemed far-fetched just a few decades ago, but the digital age has made the impossible become possible. A tap on the screen of your smartphone will show you how the digital revolution begins right in your pocket.
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.
Small steps to peace
Asia focus, Pathom Sangwongwanich, Published on 03/04/2017
» After decades on the run from armed conflict in their ancestral lands, Myanmar nationals with Karen heritage are finally getting a taste of peace as they settle into newly built houses in the country's southeastern region. The peace is fragile, but the return of genuine smiles suggests there is hope that it will hold this time.