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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.
Gold and baht causing headaches for central bank
Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 16/09/2025
» The increase in errors and omissions in Thailand’s balance of payments may be linked to gold trading and the baht’s appreciation against the US dollar, says the head of the Bank of Thailand.
BBL seeks to grow Indian base across the region
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 02/11/2024
» Bangkok Bank (BBL) wants to expand its Indian customer base across both Thailand and its Southeast Asia network to tap rising outbound investments from India.
Market forecasts rate hike cycle nears end
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 16/08/2023
» With the Bank of Thailand gradually raising its policy benchmark rate for a year as part of its monetary policy normalisation to tame inflation, the market now expects the rate hike cycle to end.
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.
Banks vow to keep rates steady for the time being
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 10/08/2022
» Local major banks plan to hold their interest rates steady if the Bank of Thailand raises the policy rate on Wednesday, as they want to mitigate its impact on borrowers amid a gradual economic recovery.
LH Bank zeroes in on Taiwanese prospects
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 09/08/2022
» Land and Houses Bank (LH Bank) is putting more focus on Taiwanese businesses in Thailand, aiming for 70% loan growth in this corporate customer segment in 2022.
KBank sees weaker baht on Fed rate hikes
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 22/07/2022
» Kasikornbank (KBank) forecasts the baht will weaken more than previously projected because of the US Federal Reserve's hawkish rate hikes.
BoT predicts global recession evaded
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 28/06/2022
» The Bank of Thailand estimates the global economy will slow down next year, but not dip into recession amid attempts by central banks worldwide to contain higher inflation rates.