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Banks prepare new Central Fraud Registry
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 12/01/2023
» The Thai Bankers' Association (TBA) is working to set up the Central Fraud Registry to probe financial fraud in the banking industry.
Krungthai Compass predicts 22.5m foreign arrivals in 2023
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 11/01/2023
» Krungthai Compass, a research unit under Krungthai Bank, expects foreign tourist arrivals in 2023 to more than double the number recorded last year, estimating it will take two years to return to the level posted in 2019.
Apec summit expected to generate B600bn
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 22/12/2022
» An industry council estimates the Apec Summit 2022 held in Bangkok last month will generate 500-600 billion baht in benefits for Thailand's economy over the next 3-5 years.
Global financial markets face more uncertainties in 2023
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 17/12/2022
» Financial markets worldwide face higher uncertainties next year because of the tight monetary policies of key central banks and decelerating global economic growth in 2023, says Bank of Thailand governor Sethaput Suthiwartnarueput.
Industry group knocks Pheu Thai's 600B minimum wage
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 08/12/2022
» The Joint Standing Committee on Commerce, Industry and Banking (JSCCIB) is opposing the Pheu Thai Party's pledge to raise the daily minimum wage to 600 baht because it could affect the business sector's competitiveness.
CIMBT projects 1% dip in exports next year
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 07/12/2022
» CIMB Thai Bank (CIMBT) predicts exports will contract 1% next year, suffering from a global slowdown and fears of a recession in key global economies.
BoT hikes policy rate as recovery gathers steam
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 01/12/2022
» The Bank of Thailand believes the country's economy will take off in the final quarter of this year and return to pre-pandemic growth levels.
EIC downgrades growth forecast for 2023
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 29/11/2022
» The Economic Intelligence Center (EIC), a research unit under Siam Commercial Bank, has slashed its 2023 GDP growth projection for Thailand due to the global economic slowdown and the increased likelihood of a recession in developed economies.
KBank foresees stronger baht next year
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 25/11/2022
» Kasikornbank (KBank) believes the baht will strengthen next year, dependent on internal factors after the US Federal Reserve eases its policy rate hikes.
Bank of Thailand still upbeat despite headwinds
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 03/11/2022
» The Thai economy will face more challenges next year amid global uncertainties, but its recovery remains on track, according to a Bank of Thailand (BoT) executive.