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Thailand seen highly exposed to oil shock
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 09/04/2026
» Thailand is among the region's most vulnerable countries to an oil shock, with the risk potentially reducing household income by 3-4%, according to the World Bank.
Growth to hit new depths
Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 29/01/2026
» Thailand's economic growth this year is set to sink to a decade-long low, excluding the Covid-19 shock, as deep-seated structural problems, corruption and grey capital continue to weigh on the economy, Bank of Thailand governor Vitai Ratanakorn has warned.
Finance summit thrusts Thailand onto global stage
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 24/12/2025
» Thailand is gearing up to host the Annual Meetings of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and the World Bank Group, one of the world's most influential gatherings on international economic and financial cooperation, in October for the first time in 35 years.
Joint initiative touts sustainable living
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 22/09/2025
» Consumers have the power to drive sustainability through their spending choices, especially when it comes to home products and energy use.
IMF pushes for stronger Thai financial security
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 11/04/2025
» The International Monetary Fund (IMF) is urging Thailand to strengthen household financial security to mitigate the country's persistently high household debt.
De Forest taps southern culinary prowess
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 10/03/2025
» Given the many challenges faced by Thai small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), business adaptation is key to survival.
BBL: Investment likely to keep flowing into Thailand
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 17/01/2025
» Bangkok Bank (BBL) expects sustained growth in foreign direct investment (FDI) into Thailand over the next few years, presenting significant opportunities for the Thai economy despite global uncertainties.
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.
Bank of Thailand chief says local focus key to growth
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 14/09/2024
» Domestic resilience and the strength of the local economy will be key to sustaining Thailand's economic growth in the long term, especially amid a slowdown in foreign direct investment (FDI), according to the Bank of Thailand chief.
Mortgage rejection rates likely to persist
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 09/08/2024
» Mortgage applications for homes priced below 3 million baht will likely continue to face higher rejection rates over the next two years because of a slowdown in the residential segment.