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Bank of Thailand insists there are no signs of deflation
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 11/07/2025
» Amid mounting concerns from economists about potential deflationary trends, the Bank of Thailand maintains there are no clear signs of deflation, despite persistently low inflation.
Banks help sugar farmers combat PM2.5
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 28/04/2025
» The amount of PM2.5 air pollution has increased in Thailand in recent years, driven by multiple factors such as industrial manufacturing, the widespread use of internal combustion engine-powered vehicles, and the open burning of garbage and agricultural crop residue.
SCB EIC wary of risk to foreign investment
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 19/06/2024
» SCB EIC, a research centre under Siam Commercial Bank, has expressed concerns about heightened political risks undermining foreign investment in both financial and capital markets, as well as long-term foreign direct investment.
BoT urges upgrade of Thailand's durian production
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 30/05/2023
» Thailand needs to improve its durian production to remain the top exporter amid tougher competition over the next five years, according to a Bank of Thailand report.
Apec summit expected to generate B600bn
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 22/12/2022
» An industry council estimates the Apec Summit 2022 held in Bangkok last month will generate 500-600 billion baht in benefits for Thailand's economy over the next 3-5 years.
Central bank says politics won't affect economy
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 01/10/2022
» The Bank of Thailand believes politics should not affect the economy, which is showing signs of further recovery in the second half.
BoT lays out plan to reduce debt level
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 22/07/2021
» The Bank of Thailand (BoT) has discussed with relevant authorities to seek ways to lower the country's household debt, starting from co-operatives and student loans with a target to expand to cover farmer loans next year.
BBL to offer cross-border QR payment with Vietnam
Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 27/03/2021
» Bangkok Bank (BBL) has become the first local bank to offer cross-border QR payments between Thailand and Vietnam. The service will help support economic recovery as Thailand opens up after the pandemic, the bank says.
Q2 showing likely eclipsed Q1
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 01/08/2018
» The country's second-quarter economic growth outpaced the 4.8% rate in the first quarter, propelled by robust exports and stronger domestic investment and consumption, says a senior central bank official.