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Krungsri joins hands with Invesco on asset advisory
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 18/03/2026
» Krungsri (Bank of Ayudhya) remains confident it can sustain growth in assets under management (AUM) for foreign investment funds (FIF), despite heightened global uncertainties.
Small firms face high finance costs
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 16/03/2026
» The Bank of Thailand has raised concerns about rising financial costs for micro-SMEs (small and medium-sized enterprises) as they increasingly rely on nano-finance loans amid tighter access to bank credit.
Homebuyers advised to decide quickly
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 12/03/2026
» Banks are urging prospective homebuyers to make purchasing decisions within the first half of the year before costs rise further, amid concerns that inflation could increase under wartime conditions.
Energy price spike threatens global economic recovery
Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 09/03/2026
» Global oil prices have entered a “danger zone” after surging to around US$110 per barrel following reports that an Iranian oil storage facility had been struck, warned Bangkok Bank’s (BBL) chief economist.
Exporters confront carbon footprints
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 09/03/2026
» Thai exporters are under growing pressure to accelerate their transition to low-carbon production, as the EU's Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) came into force on Jan 1, though its effects have been felt for several years.
IMF suggests deeper Asian economic integration
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 06/03/2026
» The International Monetary Fund (IMF) chief has called for deeper integration among Asian economies to help the region prepare for heightened global trade tensions and policy shocks.
Pundits push for productivity
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 05/03/2026
» Economists urge the incoming government to focus on improving the country's productivity and addressing corruption to better support Thai GDP growth amid uncertain times over the next four years.
IMF chief sees three key impacts from war
Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 04/03/2026
» The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has been closely monitoring the Middle East war, saying it is seeing three core channels of impact: on energy prices, market sentiment, and disruption in travel, tourism and trade.
BoT upgrades Thai GDP forecast after robust Q4
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 25/02/2026
» The Bank of Thailand is upbeat about the country's growth prospects, projecting GDP expansion of 1.9% this year, up from its previous estimate of 1.5%, after the economy grew stronger than forecast in the fourth quarter of last year.
K-Research upgrades Thai growth outlook
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 21/02/2026
» Following a surprise growth result for the fourth quarter of 2025 and an improved performance over the past year, Kasikorn Research Center (K-Research) has upgraded its outlook for the Thai economy.