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Thai stocks up on Japan's massive stimulus package
Business, Pathom Sangwongwanich, Published on 28/07/2016
» Thai shares yesterday joined in Asian stock market gains after Japan's Prime Minister Shinzo Abe unveiled a stimulus package of more than ¥28 trillion (9 trillion baht), exceeding initial estimates of ¥20tn.
Baht rises as Brexit whets Asian market risk appetite
Business, Pathom Sangwongwanich, Published on 16/07/2016
» The baht appreciated to just shy of 35 to the US dollar on Friday as investors' risk appetite for emerging markets in Asia remained strong after Britain's vote to leave the EU.
BoT: Rising jobless rate a risk
Business, Pathom Sangwongwanich, Published on 15/07/2016
» The rising unemployment rate warrants close monitoring, with those in the agricultural sector and new graduates identified as the most at risk, says the Bank of Thailand.
Trust is key, startups told
Business, Pathom Sangwongwanich, Published on 04/07/2016
» Despite growing interest and state support, financial technology (fintech) start-ups should focus on building consumer trust before transforming into corporations, said Trawut Luangsomboon, chief executive and co-founder of Jitta.
FPO more optimistic about Q2 year-on-year growth
Business, Pathom Sangwongwanich, Published on 30/06/2016
» Thailand's annual economic growth in the second quarter is expected to accelerate at a faster clip than in the previous three months, underpinned by ramped-up public disbursement and buoyant tourism revenue, says the Finance Ministry's Fiscal Policy Office (FPO).
Banks urged to cash in on CLMV growth
Business, Pathom Sangwongwanich, Published on 13/06/2016
» Thai banks have more room to penetrate neighbouring countries' banking sectors, with ample opportunities for loan growth and risk diversification, says an executive specialising in principal investments.
IMF sees modest Thai recovery
Business, Pathom Sangwongwanich, Published on 09/06/2016
» Despite continuing momentum, Thailand's economic recovery faces downside risks and needs exchange rate flexibility as a first line of defence against external shocks, says the International Monetary Fund (IMF).
Policy rate held level at 1.5%
Business, Pathom Sangwongwanich, Published on 12/05/2016
» The Bank of Thailand's Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) held the policy interest rate steady as expected yesterday, but voiced concerns over heightening internal downside risks that could derail private consumption and investment.
Loans dip in February after seasonal rise
Business, Pathom Sangwongwanich, Published on 09/04/2016
» Growth in personal and credit card loans declined in February, attributed by analysts to the end of seasonal spending and the government's shopping and domestic travel incentives.
Ministry lines up mortgage insurance to reduce credit risks
Business, Pathom Sangwongwanich, Published on 30/03/2016
» The Finance Ministry is considering a plan to formulate mortgage insurance in the property sector in a bid to reduce credit risks for financial institutions and allow homebuyers easier access to housing loans.