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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.
Real estate price war on the horizon
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 13/08/2025
» The slowdown in the real estate sector is expected to trigger a price war in the property market and dampen the purchasing power of upper-income homebuyers.
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.
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.
BoT views household debt trend as easing
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 06/07/2024
» The Bank of Thailand anticipates a further decline in the country's household debt-to-GDP ratio, supported by the Thai economic recovery and slower loan growth.
Panel likely to maintain policy rate
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 07/02/2024
» The Bank of Thailand is expected to maintain its policy rate at Wednesday's Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) meeting, while the central bank will trim its 2024 growth projections in line with a slower growth trajectory.
Auto loan segment volatile
Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 20/01/2024
» Thailand's uneven economic recovery has affected some auto loan borrowers and increased default risk.
SCB EIC calls for long-term restructure
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 15/12/2023
» SCB Economic Intelligence Center (EIC), the research arm of Siam Commercial Bank (SCB), has sounded the alarm on lower potential growth for Thailand's economy in the long term, calling for structural reform.
BoT increases policy rate to 2.50%
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 28/09/2023
» The Bank of Thailand's Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) voted unanimously yesterday to raise the policy rate by a quarter percentage point from 2.25% to 2.50%, effective immediately, the highest level since October 2013.
Bank of Thailand foresees further budget delay
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 03/08/2023
» The Bank of Thailand expects the fiscal 2023 budget disbursement to be delayed by one more quarter than its previous assessment of one quarter, mainly due to the delay in the formation of the new government.