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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.
Bank of Thailand puts stability above stimulus
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 25/04/2023
» Amid the ongoing recovery pace, the economy no longer requires any stimulus measures, but the country requires normalisation and the implementation of economic measures to support economic stability and potential growth for the longer term, says the governor of the Bank of Thailand.
Alternative data centre for lenders planned for next year
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 24/12/2022
» A digital non-credit data centre could be launched in Thailand next year, says National Credit Bureau (NCB) chief executive Surapol Opasatien.
Higher prices won't affect the macro economy: BoT
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 12/01/2022
» The Bank of Thailand is concerned with higher prices for living costs, but not in terms of overall price stability, says the central bank governor.
BoT raises economic revival hopes
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 30/10/2021
» The Bank of Thailand (BoT) expects next week's reopening to further raise public confidence, coming on the back of an improvement in domestic consumption following a relaxation of Covid-19 restrictions.
MPC raises alarm on headwinds
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 19/08/2021
» The Bank of Thailand is concerned about business closures and layoffs attributed to the prolonged Covid-19 outbreak, which is adding significant downside risks to the economy.
BoT: Rate cut is not the answer
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 17/07/2021
» A ceiling rate cut for consumer loans would not be a holistic solution to help ease the debt burden of individual borrowers, says an executive of the Bank of Thailand.
BoT slashes its GDP forecast again
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 06/05/2021
» The Bank of Thailand (BoT) slashed Thailand's economic growth forecast for 2021 on Wednesday for the second time this year to 1-2%, largely depending on the procurement and distribution of Covid-19 vaccines.
BoT predicts growth in upcoming Q2
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 01/10/2020
» Thailand's economy is expected to return to growth in the second quarter next year, supported by government stimulus measures and a low-base effect, says the Bank of Thailand.
EIC: 38.4% more firms shutter in July
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 15/09/2020
» Business closures spiked 38.4% year-on-year from June to July, with higher figures anticipated in the second half attributed to the economic downturn amid the pandemic crisis, says a research house.