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KKP sees housing prices rising 10% amid oil crisis
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 08/04/2026
» Kiatnakin Phatra Financial Group (KKP) forecasts that a surge in global oil prices will push housing prices up by 10% this year, primarily affecting homebuyers in the mass-market segment.
Crude prices test GDP, inflation goals
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 27/03/2026
» The government is advised to adopt a managed float approach to deal with energy prices amid expectations that domestic diesel prices could reach 60 baht per litre.
BoT forecasts 0.2% bump from stimulus package
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 01/10/2025
» The Bank of Thailand estimates the government's 66-billion-baht stimulus package will contribute roughly 0.2% to GDP growth.
Kobsak wants focus on autos, farming
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 09/04/2025
» The automotive and agricultural sectors are crucial areas requiring negotiation with the US to address the reciprocal tariffs imposed on Thai imports, says Kobsak Pootrakul, director and senior executive vice-president of Bangkok Bank.
BBL: Investment likely to keep flowing into Thailand
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 17/01/2025
» Bangkok Bank (BBL) expects sustained growth in foreign direct investment (FDI) into Thailand over the next few years, presenting significant opportunities for the Thai economy despite global uncertainties.
Bank of Thailand chief says local focus key to growth
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 14/09/2024
» Domestic resilience and the strength of the local economy will be key to sustaining Thailand's economic growth in the long term, especially amid a slowdown in foreign direct investment (FDI), according to the Bank of Thailand chief.
SCB EIC calls for long-term restructure
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 15/12/2023
» SCB Economic Intelligence Center (EIC), the research arm of Siam Commercial Bank (SCB), has sounded the alarm on lower potential growth for Thailand's economy in the long term, calling for structural reform.
Panel calls for Pao Tang app for stimulus money
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 02/11/2023
» The Joint Standing Committee on Commerce, Industry and Banking (JSCCIB) supports the government using the Pao Tang app for the 10,000-baht digital wallet scheme.
Bad mortgage loans rise amid rate hikes
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 23/05/2023
» Non-performing mortgage loans (NPLs) increased in the first quarter of this year due to rising interest rates, with the Bank of Thailand encouraging banks to help borrowers through debt restructuring.
Two-pronged approach for Tisco Financial
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 20/05/2023
» Tisco Financial Group, a holding company of Tisco Bank, plans to focus on what it considers two businesses related to S-curve industries: auto title loans and corporate banking.