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Monetary policy shift looms on low inflation
Business, Parista Yuthamanop, Published on 04/07/2012
» Economic woes in the US and the euro zone could weaken global demand for commodities and shift the focus of Thai monetary policy towards growth and away from controlling inflation, says the central bank.
Kittiratt dubs EU crisis 'stable', relies on industry expos
Business, Parista Yuthamanop, Published on 29/06/2012
» Kittiratt Na-Ranong, deputy prime minister and finance minister, foresees few changes in trade regulations to help exporters, as the euro-zone crisis has been stable for two months now.
Greater Mekong identified as a region of opportunity
Business, Parista Yuthamanop, Published on 21/06/2012
» Abundant labour and natural resources in the Greater Mekong Subregion (GMS) will expand opportunities for businesses and increase economic growth in Asia, says a panel of business executives, ministers and central bankers.
BoT girds for volatility
Business, Parista Yuthamanop, Published on 16/06/2012
» The Bank of Thailand is confident it can handle severe currency swings and volatility in the real economy should the situation in Europe deteriorate.
Diplomat has faith in euro's future
Business, Parista Yuthamanop, Published on 07/06/2012
» The EU remains confident economic integration is one of the most beneficial strategies for countries to thrive in a globalised world, says Rolf Schulze, the German ambassador to Thailand.
Credit guarantee unit to serve Asean
Business, Parista Yuthamanop, Published on 01/06/2012
» The Credit Guarantee and Investment Facility (CGIF), an agency set up by Asean+3 and the Asian Development Bank to help develop local-currency bond and cross-border bond markets in the region, has started to operate, says chief executive Kiyoshi Nishimura.
World Bank urges budget reform
Business, Parista Yuthamanop, Published on 11/05/2012
» A World Bank study of public expenditure in Thailand has found an overconcentration in Bangkok and an inefficiency in budget distribution between the central government and local administrations nationwide.
All clear in no time
Business, Parista Yuthamanop, Published on 07/05/2012
» Cheques are one of the most inconvenient payment methods, and they can take up to three days to clear upcountry.
Analyst cools inflationary overreactions to risk
Business, Parista Yuthamanop, Published on 05/04/2012
» The inflation rate in March was higher than analyst expectations, but the consensus is that there's no significant risk that price increases will accelerate.
Prasarn rebuffs finance minister's weak baht push
Business, Parista Yuthamanop, Published on 29/03/2012
» The Bank of Thailand has dismissed proposals by a key cabinet minister to stimulate the economy with a weaker baht and lower interest rates.