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Growth to hit new depths
Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 29/01/2026
» Thailand's economic growth this year is set to sink to a decade-long low, excluding the Covid-19 shock, as deep-seated structural problems, corruption and grey capital continue to weigh on the economy, Bank of Thailand governor Vitai Ratanakorn has warned.
Household debt to limit bank growth
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 07/01/2026
» Thailand's elevated household debt is set to remain a key constraint on banking sector expansion in 2026, even as major domestic banks continue to target positive loan growth to support economic momentum.
Restaurateurs face uptick in rivalry
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 11/12/2025
» Competition in Thailand's restaurant sector is intensifying, setting the stage for slower growth next year, according to Kasikorn Research Center (K-Research).
Research houses anticipate baht to weaken this week
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 30/07/2025
» The baht is expected to weaken to around 32.85 per US dollar this week amid ongoing economic uncertainties.
Thai interest rates likely unchanged
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 25/06/2025
» Economists expect the Bank of Thailand to maintain its policy rate at Wednesday's meeting, though the central bank is projected to cut rates once or twice later this year.
Funding a sustainable revolution
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 09/06/2025
» Thailand is transitioning to a sustainable economy, marked in part by the implementation of Thailand Taxonomy Phase 2 on May 27, 2025, which focuses on a sustainable finance framework.
Firms wary of debt amid US tariff woes
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 20/05/2025
» Companies have postponed the drawing down of new credit lines as they await clarity on US tariffs following the announcement of the 90-day suspension period, according to a Bank of Ayudhya (Krungsri) executive.
Moody's cuts outlook for banks
News, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 02/05/2025
» Moody's Ratings (Moody's) yesterday changed the outlook of seven Thai financial institutions to negative from stable.
Central bank head decries influx of Chinese goods
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 04/12/2024
» The influx of Chinese goods has significantly affected Thailand's manufacturing growth and constrained loan expansion in the banking sector, says the Bank of Thailand's chief.
Tris slashes corporate bond issuers
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 27/06/2024
» Tris Rating, a Thai credit rating agency, has downgraded several corporate bond issuers since the beginning of this year, attributed to weakened financial conditions as economic growth slows.