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The lowdown on net errors and omissions
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 27/09/2025
» The baht has continuously appreciated this year, with the Bank of Thailand attributing it primarily to a weaker dollar. Greater clarity in domestic politics lifted investor confidence, and Thailand's gold trade further supported the currency.
Baht facing unstable week amid upheaval
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 02/09/2025
» Greater baht volatility is expected this week, pressured by domestic political instability and expectations of a US policy rate cut later this month.
Rising rates sustain gains in banks' profits
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 23/01/2023
» The trend of rising interest rates supported net profit growth among Thai banks last year, while the banking industry saw strong demand for loans in line with the country's economic recovery.
BoT says growth might exceed 3% in second quarter
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 23/07/2022
» The Bank of Thailand believes Thai economic growth might increase past 3% in the second quarter, mainly thanks to a rebound in domestic consumption under the central bank's commitment to maintain flexible inflation targeting.
Baht poised to decline on dividend repatriation
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 26/03/2021
» Kasikornbank (KBank) expects the baht to briefly dip to 31 against the US dollar in April because of dividend repatriation by foreign investors.
Poll: China's FDI poised to rise over next few years
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 07/01/2021
» China's foreign direct investment (FDI) in Thailand is expected to increase significantly over the next few years as Chinese investors are planning to expand their local footprint, says a survey by Siam Commercial Bank (SCB).
Somkid: BoT taming baht independently
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 11/07/2019
» The government has given the Bank of Thailand a free hand in dealing with the baht's rapid gain, says Deputy Prime Minister Somkid Jatusripitak.
Swiss firm sees continued baht rise
Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 03/07/2019
» Swiss wealth and asset manager Lombard Odier is bullish on the baht, reckoning the currency will run up further to surpass 30 to the US dollar by year-end.