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Reform effort urged for incoming administration
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 16/01/2026
» The new government is being advised to step up efforts to pursue economic reforms, with a primary focus on the tourism, agriculture and industrial sectors, or risk economic growth of only 1–2% a year, economists say.
BoT predicts stimulus drives GDP growth in Q4
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 23/10/2025
» The Bank of Thailand expects the "Khon La Khrueng Plus" co-payment scheme to help drive GDP growth in the final quarter this year.
Thai auto sector urged to brace for impact of US tariffs
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 27/03/2025
» The local automotive industry must prepare for the impact of US reciprocal tariff measures set to take effect next month, which could pile further pressure on the sector, according to Kasikorn Research Center (K-Research).
Investment inflows set to hit record high
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 20/02/2025
» Thailand's investment applications are expected to reach a record high in 2025 for the second year in a row, fuelled by strong foreign direct investment (FDI) amid escalating US-China trade tensions, according to Krungthai Compass, a research centre under Krungthai Bank.
Thai factory closures likely to worsen
Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 07/02/2025
» More Thai factories are expected to close this year than in the past two years, according to Kasikorn Research Center (K-Research), citing a weakening manufacturing sector and several ongoing economic challenges.
Central bank unfazed by factory closures
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 18/06/2024
» The Bank of Thailand says new business registrations still outnumber factory and business closures, with no adverse impact yet on the country's employment figures.
Factory closures a growing concern
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 12/06/2024
» Kiatnakin Phatra Financial Group (KKP) has expressed growing concern over the weakening of Thailand's manufacturing sector after a surge in factory closures.
Panel says export growth may miss target
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 06/06/2024
» A private sector panel predicts that Thai export growth may fall short of its target this year because of challenges from both external and internal factors.
BoT says confidence key to spurring recovery
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 01/09/2021
» Public confidence will be a key factor in boosting the economy after the government eased its strict Covid-19 pandemic restrictions, according to an executive at the Bank of Thailand (BoT).
Industries fret over potential spread
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 31/07/2021
» A survey carried out by the Bank of Thailand has discovered concerns over the soaring Covid-19 infections in the industrial sector, pressuring the supply chain and Thai exports.