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KKP sees housing prices rising 10% amid oil crisis
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 08/04/2026
» Kiatnakin Phatra Financial Group (KKP) forecasts that a surge in global oil prices will push housing prices up by 10% this year, primarily affecting homebuyers in the mass-market segment.
Mideast conflict threatens Thai growth
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 21/03/2026
» The Bank of Thailand is warning the war in the Middle East could weigh on Thailand's economy across multiple fronts, potentially dragging GDP growth below its 2% forecast for this year.
Loan growth to be minimal in 2025 as banks restrict supply
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 21/12/2024
» SCB EIC, the research centre of Siam Commercial Bank (SCB), expects the banking sector to tighten loan growth to its highest level in a decade in 2025, amid rising credit risk and weaker economic growth.
World Bank urges govt to invest in infrastructure, green economy
Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 04/07/2024
» The World Bank has advised the Thai government to boost investment in reviving ageing infrastructure and strengthening the green economy, to help drive the country's economic potential beyond 2.7% growth in the medium term.
Index posts 12-month high in June
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 02/07/2024
» The manufacturing sector posted its highest growth in a year last month, driven by rising manufacturer confidence, according to S&P Global.
HSBC posts record pre-tax profit in 2023
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 22/02/2024
» HSBC Holdings reported a record annual pre-tax profit for 2023 thanks to higher global interest rates, despite the US$3 billion hit on its stake in China's Bank of Communications.
IMF upgrades Thailand's GDP growth projection for 2024
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 24/01/2024
» The International Monetary Fund (IMF) projects Thai GDP growth of 4.4% for this year, up from 2.5% in 2023.
Citibank: BoT likely to freeze rates for 2 years
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 20/01/2024
» Citibank Thailand expects the Bank of Thailand to keep its policy rate steady for two years, in line with a gradual economic recovery and no inflationary pressure.
IMF ups 2024 Thai growth forecast to 3.6%
Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 09/11/2023
» The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has revised its forecast for Thai gross domestic product (GDP) growth upward in 2024, based on robust private consumption gains and improving external demand.
K-Research frets over large budget
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 27/09/2023
» Kasikorn Research Center (K-Research) is increasingly concerned about Thailand's sovereign credit rating because of the large budget needed to fund the government's stimulus schemes.