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UOB: Economic growth depends on stability
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 11/02/2026
» Effective implementation of the new government's policies will be pivotal in building investor confidence and attracting both foreign portfolio inflows and foreign direct investment (FDI) into Thailand, according to UOB Thailand.
Thailand's major banks target modest loan growth in 2026
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 10/02/2026
» Major domestic banks have set modest loan growth targets for 2026 in line with the slower pace of the Thai economy, while maintaining a selective approach to new lending.
World Bank calls for rejig of growth model
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 06/02/2026
» Thailand should use the global spotlight from hosting the IMF-World Bank Annual Meetings in October this year to reposition its economic growth model, according to a senior World Bank official.
E-savings gain appeal as interest rates edge lower
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 26/01/2026
» As interest rates continue to decline, e-savings deposit accounts are emerging as an attractive option for younger Thais looking to take their first steps towards saving.
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.
Finance summit thrusts Thailand onto global stage
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 24/12/2025
» Thailand is gearing up to host the Annual Meetings of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and the World Bank Group, one of the world's most influential gatherings on international economic and financial cooperation, in October for the first time in 35 years.
Industrial sector faces premature contraction
Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 08/12/2025
» Thailand’s industrial sector has entered a contraction phase earlier than expected, pressured by intensifying global competition and the country’s declining competitiveness.
Thailand keen to host global financiers
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 05/12/2025
» Authorities are upbeat about hosting the IMF-World Bank Annual Meetings 2026, hoping it will reinforce foreign confidence in Thailand's solid economic fundamentals.
New central bank governor envisions expanded role
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 24/11/2025
» The new governor of the Bank of Thailand wants to get more involved with the country's structural challenges and real sector issues, expanding the bank's role beyond its traditional focus on economic stability.
BoT: Meagre inflation no limit to economic growth
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 15/10/2025
» An inflation rate falling short of the central bank's targeted range is not a barrier to economic growth, insists the Bank of Thailand.