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BoT predicts stimulus drives GDP growth in Q4
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 23/10/2025
» The Bank of Thailand expects the "Khon La Khrueng Plus" co-payment scheme to help drive GDP growth in the final quarter this year.
Double-digit growth in Amex card spending set to persist
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 24/01/2025
» American Express (Thai) Co projects continued double-digit growth in card spending in the Thai market, driven by the robust purchasing power of the country's high-income segment.
The effort to clamp down on scams
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 19/09/2024
» Wiroj Lakkhanaadisorn, a People's Party list MP, recently slammed the Bank of Thailand governor for his slow action in tackling rampant call centre scams.
Banks share data with Bank of Thailand to combat fraudulent mule accounts
Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 02/09/2024
» The banking industry has introduced data-sharing through a new Central Fraud Register (CFR) system to intensify efforts to crack down on so-called mule accounts.
MPC calls for human capital investment
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 23/01/2024
» Thailand needs human capital investment for sustained growth in the long term amid the sluggish economy post-pandemic, says a member of the Bank of Thailand's Monetary Policy Committee (MPC).
BoT monitors fundraising after rate hikes
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 14/12/2023
» The Bank of Thailand plans to closely monitor the fundraising ability of the business sector following tighter financial conditions related to interest rate hikes.
YouTrip eyes regional growth
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 27/10/2023
» YouTrip, Southeast Asia's leading multi-currency digital payments platform, is planning on regional growth following economic gains in the area since the pandemic.
BoT eases forex rules for stability
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 28/06/2023
» The Bank of Thailand plans to further relax foreign exchange regulations to balance capital flows, seeking to stabilise the exchange rate over the long term.
EIS optimistic on economic prospects in H2
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 13/06/2023
» The Economic Intelligence Service (EIS), a research arm of the Thailand Development Research Institute (TDRI), forecasts a better second half for the Thai economy, driven by increased tourism and domestic consumption, although the political instability would need to be monitored.
Banks eye yuan-baht trade payments
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 27/04/2023
» The Bank of Thailand is in discussions with China's central bank over supporting the use of yuan-baht settlement to mitigate foreign exchange risk amid ongoing US dollar volatility.