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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.
The lowdown on net errors and omissions
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 27/09/2025
» The baht has continuously appreciated this year, with the Bank of Thailand attributing it primarily to a weaker dollar. Greater clarity in domestic politics lifted investor confidence, and Thailand's gold trade further supported the currency.
World Bank downgrades Thai growth
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 04/07/2025
» The World Bank has reduced Thailand's economic growth forecast to 1.8% for this year and 1.7% for 2026, citing mounting global and domestic challenges.
Bangkok Bank posts 20% uptick in net profit in first quarter
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 19/04/2025
» Bangkok Bank (BBL) reported 20% year-on-year growth in net profit for the first quarter of 2025, supported by a sharp increase in fee-based income, despite a contraction in loan volume.
Baht strengthens as Fed expected to stay put
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 31/01/2024
» The baht gained against the softening US dollar as some investors expect the US Federal Reserve to maintain its policy rate at its meeting scheduled for this week.
BoT backs fiscal consolidation amid rising debt
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 31/10/2023
» The Bank of Thailand supports fiscal consolidation in line with recommendations by the International Monetary Fund (IMF) to strengthen Thailand's economic resilience in the long term amid higher global uncertainties.
BoT hikes interest rate for 4th time
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 26/01/2023
» The Bank of Thailand yesterday raised its policy interest rate by 0.25 percentage points for a fourth consecutive time in an attempt to contain high inflation.
SCB sees stagflation for Thai economy
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 30/03/2022
» Thailand's economy has gone into stagflation because of a fragile recovery and surging price hikes, says an economist at the Economic Intelligence Center (EIC), a research unit under Siam Commercial Bank (SCB).
MPC sticks with 0.50%, eyes baht
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 06/08/2020
» The Bank of Thailand's Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) voted to keep its policy rate unchanged at 0.50% yesterday and will continue monitoring the baht's strength as capital inflows result from abundant global liquidity.
BBL wants to wrap up Permata deal by June
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 23/04/2020
» Bangkok Bank (BBL) stands ready to pay for a 89.12% stake in Indonesia-based PT Bank Permata Tbk (Permata) to complete the deal by June as required by the amended share purchase agreement, says an executive.