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Fitch says durable coalition crucial to fiscal outlook
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 12/02/2026
» A durable coalition will be critical to Thailand's post-election fiscal outlook and would help reduce the risk of a sovereign rating downgrade, says Fitch Ratings.
Gold traders must report daily trades
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 05/12/2025
» The Bank of Thailand is requiring gold traders to report daily transactions across both physical and digital channels.
Low-carbon economy looms
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 17/11/2025
» Thailand's carbon-intensive industries are under growing pressure to fast-track their green transition after the new government announced an ambitious plan to accelerate the country's net zero goal by 15 years, from 2065 to 2050.
Economists split over BoT rate decision
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 11/08/2025
» Following the reduction of the US reciprocal tariff rate on Thai exports, economists are divided over the Bank of Thailand's policy rate decision at the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) meeting scheduled for Wednesday.
Thai growth projections upgraded on lower US tariffs
Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 06/08/2025
» The local private sector has increased its forecast for Thai GDP growth this year to 1.8-2.2%, rising from an estimate of 1.5-2% following the recent US decision to reduce tariffs on imports from Thailand from 36% to 19%.
Bank of Thailand insists there are no signs of deflation
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 11/07/2025
» Amid mounting concerns from economists about potential deflationary trends, the Bank of Thailand maintains there are no clear signs of deflation, despite persistently low inflation.
Bank of Thailand told to keep policy rate at maximum of 2%
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 15/01/2025
» The central bank's policy rate should not exceed 2%, aligning with the inflation target and Thailand's GDP growth, says the head of the government's planning unit.
BBL signals support for expanding Asean investment
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 03/11/2023
» Bangkok Bank (BBL) is ready to support its customers in expanding their business and investments in Asean, which has high growth potential amid global economic uncertainties.
Two-pronged approach for Tisco Financial
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 20/05/2023
» Tisco Financial Group, a holding company of Tisco Bank, plans to focus on what it considers two businesses related to S-curve industries: auto title loans and corporate banking.
Banks pledge to maintain prime lending interest rate
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 16/08/2022
» Local banks have announced they are maintaining the prime lending interest rate to support fragile customers amid a rising interest rate trend.