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Optimism over new government's budget
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 12/02/2026
» The World Bank expects the formation of Thailand's new government and the disbursement of the fiscal 2027 budget to proceed on schedule, helping the country to achieve economic growth of 1.6% this year.
Ban on transactions from mule accounts imminent
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 06/02/2025
» The banking industry is set to implement a ban on financial transactions involving mule accounts in March, in compliance with the Bank of Thailand's (BoT) directive.
BoT clamps down on mule accounts
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 31/01/2025
» The Bank of Thailand is tightening rules for financial transactions to control mule accounts and plans to extend stricter measures to include digital assets and e-wallets in the next phase.
Baht expected to continue its slide
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 22/09/2023
» Economists are warning the baht will weaken further throughout this month and next because of higher volatility in money and capital markets worldwide after the US Federal Reserve's hawkish comments about its benchmark interest rate.
BoT eyes higher bank capital reserves
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 25/03/2022
» The business groups of commercial banks planning to invest in digital asset businesses will have to keep sufficient capital reserves to handle possible risk, according to the central bank.
BoT mulls stablecoins to pay for goods, services
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 25/01/2022
» The Bank of Thailand (BoT) is considering promoting the use of stablecoins to pay for goods and services, specifically in some use cases, which will be useful for financial innovation.
BoT says lockdown could take big bite out of GDP
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 23/07/2021
» The Bank of Thailand predicts the government's tougher measures to contain new infections will lessen economic activity by a range of 0.8 to 2 percentage points.
BoT vows study of consumption habits
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 10/04/2021
» The Bank of Thailand pledges to keep a close watch on the fresh wave of Covid-19 infections and, in particular, the government's measures in containing the infections as well as people's consumption behaviour.
Asset management funds for hotels floated
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 09/11/2020
» Regulatory bodies and the private sector are studying viable options, such as asset management funds, to help hotels overcome the pandemic and retain employment.
BoT sees slower recovery in 2021
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 24/09/2020
» Thailand's economic recovery is expected to take longer than previously anticipated, mainly due to the drastic decline in foreign tourist numbers, says the Bank of Thailand.