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Banker slams parties' household debt vows
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 09/02/2026
» As political parties compete to offer quick relief for struggling households, a leading Thai banker warns the country's debt crisis cannot be resolved with tax revenues or government spending alone.
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.
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.
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.
Central bank says politics won't affect economy
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 01/10/2022
» The Bank of Thailand believes politics should not affect the economy, which is showing signs of further recovery in the second half.
StanChart sees no rate hike until 2023
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 09/04/2022
» Standard Chartered Bank (Thai) expects the Bank of Thailand to start taking a hawkish stance on the policy rate in June, though an actual rate hike might have to wait until the second half of next year.
KBank sets out ambitious regional growth targets
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 03/12/2021
» Kasikornbank (KBank) aims to be a regional digital banking player, with a target of 10 million users and foreign banking income making up 5% of total net income.
CIMBT: Contraction likely this year
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 07/08/2021
» CIMB Thai Bank (CIMBT) expects the economy to contract this year if the government is unable to get Covid-19 infections under control in the third quarter.
Central bank steps in to slow baht slide
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 13/07/2018
» The Bank of Thailand has moved to curb the baht's rapid retreat against the greenback as the local currency hit a nine-month low.