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Analysts warn disruption could slow GDP growth
Business, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 20/02/2026
» The Thai economy could continue its growth trajectory and expand by 3% a year if the incoming Bhumjaithai-led coalition administration can complete its four-year term, say economists, though they warned any disruption in government formation might cause GDP growth to slide below 1.5% this year.
Auto loans likely static for rest of 2025
Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 15/10/2025
» Auto hire-purchase lending is likely to remain flat in the second half of 2025 despite falling interest rates and competitive new car pricing, says Tris Rating, citing cautious lending practices, weak consumer purchasing power, a glut of used cars and limited truck demand.
Binance keen to develop Thailand as crypto hub
Business, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 30/09/2025
» Thailand has ample potential to become a cryptocurrency hub in Asia-Pacific, says Binance, as the world's largest crypto exchange operator identified three pillars to capitalise on growth in the fast-growing region.
High hopes for Thailand's new crypto sandbox
Business, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 28/07/2025
» In the increasingly competitive tourism landscape amid a global economic slowdown, pundits believe recently endorsed crypto-friendly measures will lift Thailand's attractiveness in the eyes of tech-savvy, high-spending tourists.
Airports of Thailand shares continue to fall
Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 16/06/2025
» Shares in Airports of Thailand (AOT) continued to plunge on Monday as the company said it would negotiate with King Power Duty Free (KPD) within 45 days after the latter requested a possible termination of a duty-free concession contract at five airports.
KEX Express shares jump 20% on delisting news
Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 02/05/2025
» Shares of KEX Express (Thailand), formerly known as Kerry Express, jumped nearly 20% on Friday after it announced plans to delist from the Stock Exchange of Thailand on completion of a tender offer by major shareholder SF International Holding (Thailand), or SFTH.
Loan growth projected to contract this year
Business, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 06/12/2024
» Bank loan growth is expected to contract this year, although it picked up slightly in the fourth quarter, with banks continuing their credit tightening in 2025-26 amid subdued GDP growth, say analysts.
Resilient UOB relishes regional role
Business, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 29/11/2024
» In Thailand’s highly competitive banking industry, UOB has proven its resilience as a foreign bank over the past 25 years thanks to a strong Southeast Asian network, brand strength and its ability to win the trust of Thai customers.
Binance targets Thailand as key market for crypto expansion
Business, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 05/11/2024
» Thailand is one of Binance's key strategic markets as the world's largest cryptocurrency exchange aims to reach the one-billion-user mark, amid a push to turn crypto into a mainstream currency, executives say.
Investor confidence surges to all-time high
Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 09/10/2024
» The Federation of Thai Capital Market Organizations' (Fetco) Investor Confidence Index (ICI) hit an all-time high in September, helped by fund inflows, government stimulus measures and the Federal Reserve's interest rate cut.