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IMF suggests deeper Asian economic integration
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 06/03/2026
» The International Monetary Fund (IMF) chief has called for deeper integration among Asian economies to help the region prepare for heightened global trade tensions and policy shocks.
Auto lease adjustment causes a kerfuffle
News, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 10/06/2025
» Auto leasing business operators have shown varying levels of readiness to comply with the Bank of Thailand's regulations following a recent amendment to a royal decree on auto hire-purchase businesses.
US tariffs to trim Thai GDP level
Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 02/04/2025
» A group of Thai industry leaders expects the planned US reciprocal tariffs to reduce Thai GDP growth by 0.2-0.6 percentage points this year, keeping the forecast within the existing range of 2.4-2.9%.
Headline inflation exceeds outlook
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 10/02/2022
» The Bank of Thailand predicts headline inflation will exceed the target rate in the early part of this year, forced up by rising raw food and energy prices.
K-Research cuts 2020 growth view to 0.5% on virus impact
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 06/03/2020
» Kasikorn Research Center (K-Research) has emerged as the most pessimistic among research houses, slashing its forecast for the country's GDP growth this year to 0.5% on the expectation that the coronavirus epidemic will wipe 410 billion baht off tourism receipts.
KBank cuts growth forecast to 0.5% from 2.7%
Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 05/03/2020
» Kasikorn Research Center (K-Research) has slashed its forecast for the country’s economic growth this year to 0.5% from 2.7%, assuming that the coronavirus spread will wipe 410 billion baht off tourism receipts.
TBA sees likelihood of rising bad loans
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 05/03/2020
» The Thai Bankers' Association (TBA) expects non-performing loans (NPLs) to keep rising and says banks may need to set aside additional reserves for credit losses this year.
BoT warns of GDP growth below 1%
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 29/02/2020
» The Bank of Thailand says the economy is likely to expand by less than 1% in 2020 if the coronavirus outbreak lasts throughout the year, says a central bank senior official.
TBA unveils package for operators hit by triple whammy
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 26/02/2020
» The Thai Bankers' Association (TBA) has come up with a comprehensive assistance package that includes a grace period for principal loan payment with a maximum of one year for tourism operators, exporters, importers, supply chain operators and individuals affected by the coronavirus epidemic and the country's flagging economy.
TBA to seek measures for sector hit by virus
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 19/02/2020
» The Thai Bankers' Association (TBA) has planned a meeting for on Wednesday to seek additional measures for tourism and related business operators battered by the coronavirus epidemic.