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Exporters confront carbon footprints
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 09/03/2026
» Thai exporters are under growing pressure to accelerate their transition to low-carbon production, as the EU's Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) came into force on Jan 1, though its effects have been felt for several years.
Panel expected to maintain policy rate
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 07/10/2025
» Economists expect the Bank of Thailand to keep its policy rate unchanged at Wednesday's meeting, as the central bank awaits clearer economic data and allows time for its new governor to settle in.
Kobsak wants focus on autos, farming
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 09/04/2025
» The automotive and agricultural sectors are crucial areas requiring negotiation with the US to address the reciprocal tariffs imposed on Thai imports, says Kobsak Pootrakul, director and senior executive vice-president of Bangkok Bank.
SCB EIC sees soft landing
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 13/09/2024
» SCB EIC, the research centre of Siam Commercial Bank (SCB), forecasts Thailand is likely to experience a soft economic landing next year as growth momentum slows.
BoT strategy needs clearer objectives
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 25/02/2022
» The private sector agrees with the Bank of Thailand's planned financial landscape that aims to create a sustainable digital economy, but the plan requires clearer objectives in certain areas.
Pandemic steps to steer GDP outlook
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 16/01/2021
» Thailand's GDP growth projection of 3.2% for this year could be downgraded by as much as four percentage points, depending on the government's management of the latest outbreak, says the Bank of Thailand.
TMB Bank says no more fixed-income funds will fold
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 28/03/2020
» TMB Bank, which holds a 35% stake in TMBAM Eastspring, clarified that no more fixed-income funds under its affiliates' management will be scrapped after a wave of redemptions prompted the mutual fund firm to terminate four funds.
MPC keeps policy rate unchanged
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 26/09/2019
» The Bank of Thailand's Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) held the policy rate steady on Wednesday but again slashed its economic growth forecast, from 3.3% to 2.8%.
MPC set to stand pat on rate until next year
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 27/07/2019
» The Bank of Thailand's rate-setting panel is expected to stand pat on the policy rate throughout this year before resuming normalisation next year, according to Standard Chartered Bank (Thai).
TBank in favour of central bank's tighter loan measures
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 28/05/2019
» Thanachart Bank (TBank), the country's largest auto lender, has thrown its support behind potential tougher loan standards being considered by the Bank of Thailand.