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Low-carbon economy looms
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 17/11/2025
» Thailand's carbon-intensive industries are under growing pressure to fast-track their green transition after the new government announced an ambitious plan to accelerate the country's net zero goal by 15 years, from 2065 to 2050.
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.
Banks ramp up green initiatives
Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 04/08/2025
» In advancing sustainable business practices, banks are doing more than offering green financial services to clients.
Auto loan segment volatile
Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 20/01/2024
» Thailand's uneven economic recovery has affected some auto loan borrowers and increased default risk.
BoT puts last quarter GDP growth at 3.7%
Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 30/11/2023
» The Bank of Thailand (BoT) predicts gross domestic product (GDP) growth of 3.7% in the final quarter this year, attributed to the low-base effect amid a continued recovery driven by private consumption and tourism.
Research houses predict export growth
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 28/07/2021
» Research houses have upgraded growth projections for Thai exports after shipments recorded high levels in June because of the global economic recovery.
BCG model expected to generate B1tn over five years
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 13/05/2021
» The government's bio-circular-green economy (BCG) development scheme is expected to contribute 1 trillion baht to the gross domestic product (GDP) in four BCG business groups and increase the workforce by 3.5 million workers over the next five years, says Krungthai Compass, research house under Krungthai Bank (KTB).
BoT warns baht will remain volatile
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 05/03/2019
» The Bank of Thailand warned the baht is likely to remain volatile and that it intervened in the market when the baht strengthened at a faster pace than economic fundamentals would suggest, helping business operators adjust, says a senior official.
BoT says GDP growth could fall short
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 01/12/2018
» The Bank of Thailand has turned more pessimistic on this year's economic growth, saying risks to its 4.4% forecast are tilted to the downside.
BoT sees H2 GDP growth easing to 4.2%
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 01/09/2018
» The Bank of Thailand estimates that GDP in the second half will expand at a slower pace than the first half's 4.8% because of a high-base effect, says a senior official at the central bank.