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Fitch says durable coalition crucial to fiscal outlook
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 12/02/2026
» A durable coalition will be critical to Thailand's post-election fiscal outlook and would help reduce the risk of a sovereign rating downgrade, says Fitch Ratings.
Optimism over new government's budget
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 12/02/2026
» The World Bank expects the formation of Thailand's new government and the disbursement of the fiscal 2027 budget to proceed on schedule, helping the country to achieve economic growth of 1.6% this year.
World Bank downgrades Thai growth
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 04/07/2025
» The World Bank has reduced Thailand's economic growth forecast to 1.8% for this year and 1.7% for 2026, citing mounting global and domestic challenges.
Thai political battles take toll on investment
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 01/07/2025
» Bangkok Bank (BBL) anticipates that ongoing domestic political instability will further delay investment decisions, compounding the impact of US tariffs on Thai exports.
Firms wary of debt amid US tariff woes
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 20/05/2025
» Companies have postponed the drawing down of new credit lines as they await clarity on US tariffs following the announcement of the 90-day suspension period, according to a Bank of Ayudhya (Krungsri) executive.
Earthquake set to worsen tourism market
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 01/04/2025
» The Bank of Thailand believes the earthquake will further slow the already sluggish recovery of the property sector and impact foreign tourist arrivals.
Baht expected to dip to 35 by mid-year
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 25/02/2025
» Standard Chartered Bank (Thai) forecasts the baht will weaken to around 35 per greenback by mid-2025, driven by escalating trade tensions.
Baht expected to weaken
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 12/02/2025
» The baht is expected to weaken over the next few weeks amid rising global trade tensions following the recent US decision to increase tariffs on aluminium and steel imports to 25%.
BoT board boss pick delay
Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 09/10/2024
» A committee organised to pick a new chairman of the board for the Bank of Thailand has postponed its selection until further notice amid concerns of possible political interference from several people, including former BoT governor Tarisa Watanagase.
Bank of Thailand sees household debt dipping
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 05/10/2024
» Household debt is expected to continue declining in the third and fourth quarters of this year, driven by economic growth, according to the Bank of Thailand.