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Bank of Thailand sees export contraction in Q2
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 29/06/2019
» The Bank of Thailand has grown more pessimistic, reckoning that the export contraction will extend into the second quarter because of intensifying trade tension between the US and China.
Quarterly outlook perks up, BoT says
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 01/06/2019
» Economic conditions are expected to improve this quarter because of a smaller export contraction and positive domestic demand in April, says the Bank of Thailand.
Weaker exports dampen Q1 growth
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 01/05/2019
» The Bank of Thailand has predicted economic growth for the first quarter could fall short of its 3.4% projection as exports during the period were weaker than expected, a senior official says.
BoT hopeful of Q4 GDP boost
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 29/12/2018
» The country's positive economic momentum was likely maintained during the fourth quarter of 2018, helping full-year growth stay on track as forecast, says a senior official at the Bank of Thailand.
BoT says GDP growth could fall short
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 01/12/2018
» The Bank of Thailand has turned more pessimistic on this year's economic growth, saying risks to its 4.4% forecast are tilted to the downside.
KBank predicts policy rate rise
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 16/11/2018
» Kasikornbank (KBank) forecasts the first policy rate hike in more than seven years, with a quarter-point increase, will take place at next year's first policy meeting after Wednesday's tight vote.
SCB downgrades SME loan view
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 09/11/2018
» Siam Commercial Bank (SCB) expects to fall short of its 7% growth target for small and medium-sized enterprise (SME) loans this year.
BoT pours cold water on export view
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 01/11/2018
» The Bank of Thailand has grown more pessimistic about the prospects of achieving its export growth forecast of 9% this year as the intensifying trade dispute between the world's top economies dampens global demand.
BoT sees H2 GDP growth easing to 4.2%
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 01/09/2018
» The Bank of Thailand estimates that GDP in the second half will expand at a slower pace than the first half's 4.8% because of a high-base effect, says a senior official at the central bank.
SCBT forecasts 4.3% GDP growth for 2018
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 17/01/2018
» Thailand's economic growth outlook is expected to remain bright this year, with a 4.3% forecast attributed to improvement in manufacturing, services, and agricultural sectors, says Standard Chartered Bank Thai (SCBT).