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Crude prices test GDP, inflation goals
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 27/03/2026
» The government is advised to adopt a managed float approach to deal with energy prices amid expectations that domestic diesel prices could reach 60 baht per litre.
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.
Non-banks get go-ahead for asset management ventures
Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 07/11/2025
» The Bank of Thailand will allow non-bank institutions to establish joint-venture asset management companies (JV-AMCs), expanding on a previous policy that permitted only banks to do so.
The value of a financial plan
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 11/08/2025
» In recent months, Thais have faced a series of unsettling events. While the country awaits the impact of US tariffs, rising tensions along the Thai-Cambodian border add to the growing sense of unease.
SCB prepared to withstand tariff impact
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 06/06/2025
» Siam Commercial Bank (SCB) believes it is properly positioned to withstand tariff-related uncertainties following a stress test mandated by the Bank of Thailand.
Thai business leaders tally cost of US tariffs
Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 07/05/2025
» The value of Thai exports to the United States could drop by as much as as $43 billion (1.4 trillion baht) over the next decade if 36% import tariffs go ahead, say business leaders.
US tariffs force ttb to conduct stress tests
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 23/04/2025
» TMBThanachart Bank (ttb) has initiated stress tests to gauge the risks and potential impacts of US tariffs on Thai exports.
Baht expected to skim 34.50 per dollar
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 04/04/2025
» The baht is expected to test a low of around 34.50 per US dollar over the next month amid heightened uncertainty following the US announcement of reciprocal tariffs of 37% on Thai imports.
Baht expected to skim 34.50 per dollar
Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 03/04/2025
» The baht is expected to test a low of around 34.50 per US dollar over the next month amid heightened uncertainty following the US announcement of reciprocal tariffs of 37% on Thai imports.
Baht expected to weaken
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 12/02/2025
» The baht is expected to weaken over the next few weeks amid rising global trade tensions following the recent US decision to increase tariffs on aluminium and steel imports to 25%.