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Industry leaders fear political vacuum amid slowdown
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 04/09/2025
» The private sector is concerned a political deadlock could exacerbate Thailand's economic slowdown over the next six months.
Volatile politics set to hit economy
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 12/07/2023
» Kasikorn Research Center (K-Research) expects the domestic political situation to be a key factor affecting the Thai economy in the second half of this year.
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.
StanChart optimistic on shipments
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 24/07/2021
» Standard Chartered Bank (Thai) views exports as the key engine to support the Thai economy this year and drive growth next year.
MPC votes for surprise rate cut
Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 07/08/2019
» The Bank of Thailand’s Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) voted to cut the policy interest rate by 25 basis points to 1.5%, an unexpected to move to shore up Thailand’s economic growth momentum amid intensifying Sino-US trade tensions.
BBL cuts 2019 credit card growth view
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 18/04/2019
» Bangkok Bank (BBL) is set to cut its credit card growth target this year following sluggish performance, weighed down by the domestic political instability.
K-Research: Next regime needs stimulus
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 03/04/2019
» The new government is likely to need short-term economic stimulus packages to boost growth momentum as the global economy lags, says Kasikorn Research Center (K-Research).
KK decelerates lending on uncertainty
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 31/01/2019
» Kiatnakin Bank (KK) has set a conservative lending growth target of 8% this year, far below last year's 18.5% increase, amid several uncertainties, particularly the possibility of new lending regulations.
TMB: Exports to weaken
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 27/11/2018
» Next year Thailand's economic growth and exports are anticipated to be below this year's rates, mainly because of heightening external risks, says TMB Analytics, a research unit of TMB Bank.
KBank predicts policy rate rise
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 16/11/2018
» Kasikornbank (KBank) forecasts the first policy rate hike in more than seven years, with a quarter-point increase, will take place at next year's first policy meeting after Wednesday's tight vote.