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Thailand wilts as 'financial summer' batters households
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 27/04/2026
» As temperatures climb across Thailand, households are feeling more than just the heat. This year's hot season has brought a sharp rise in living costs, particularly fuel prices, tightening budgets and amplifying financial strain.
Economist urges funding hike for 3 agencies
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 18/09/2025
» A bank economist wants the new government to increase the budget for three agencies -- the Board of Investment (BoI), the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT), and the Commerce Ministry -- to stimulate the economy during the administration's limited tenure.
Volatile baht causes large uptick in forex transactions
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 28/10/2024
» Foreign exchange rate volatility has encouraged Thai travellers to increase their transactions on YouTrip, Southeast Asia's leading multi-currency digital payment platform, as they prepare for the upcoming travel season.
Central bank intervenes in baht's exchange rate
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 01/10/2024
» The Bank of Thailand has acknowledged its intervention in the value of the baht, citing it as a tool for managing the currency's strength against the US dollar.
Central bank reassessing consumer lending rules
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 01/08/2024
» The Bank of Thailand is reviewing its regulations on loan-to-value (LTV) ratios for mortgage loans and minimum payments for credit cards amid the weakened debt servicing ability of individual borrowers.
Baht expected to continue its slide
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 22/09/2023
» Economists are warning the baht will weaken further throughout this month and next because of higher volatility in money and capital markets worldwide after the US Federal Reserve's hawkish comments about its benchmark interest rate.
Economist backs consumption stimulus measures
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 21/09/2023
» The government's policy of stimulating private consumption is reasonable to sustain Thailand's economic growth amid global uncertainties, says an economist with Standard Chartered Bank (Thai).
BoT urges upgrade of Thailand's durian production
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 30/05/2023
» Thailand needs to improve its durian production to remain the top exporter amid tougher competition over the next five years, according to a Bank of Thailand report.
Economists weigh in on poll winners
News, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 16/05/2023
» The banking sector is recommending the new government prioritise elevating the country's competitiveness through the stimulation of consumption, tourism and private investment.
CIMBT expects conflict to dent GDP growth prospects
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 08/04/2022
» The Thai economy is expected to continue to rebound in the second quarter amid inflationary pressure, but the growth rate for the full year will be lower than previously forecast because of the Russia-Ukraine war, says a CIMB Thai Bank (CIMBT) economist.