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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.
Pundits see SMEs facing tough times
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 15/07/2025
» Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are expected to face increased challenges due to renegotiations concerning the US's reciprocal tariffs, potentially resulting in further closures, according to two research houses.
Thailand faces stronger economic headwinds
Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 04/04/2025
» Increasing economic headwinds are expected to drag down gross domestic product growth in Thailand to between 1.2% and 1.4% this year, while the Bank of Thailand is expected to cut its policy interest rate to 1.25% by next year from 2% now, according to local research houses.