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Pundits upbeat on monetary-fiscal fusing
Business, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 27/02/2026
» The Bank of Thailand's rate cut this week, earlier than analysts expected, is a "positive surprise" sending a signal that monetary and fiscal policies should work more coherently from now on to prop up a subdued economy, note analysts.
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.
InnovestX forecast finds reasons to be cheerful
Business, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 26/09/2025
» The Thai economy is expected to slow over the next four quarters, resulting in growth of just 1.8% this year and 1.4% in 2026, even though economic stimulus and infrastructure investment announced by the new government could help shore up growth, says InnovestX Securities.
Delta sees impact on supply chain from tariffs
Business, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 30/07/2025
» Delta Electronics, Thailand's largest electronics firm by market capitalisation, says Southeast Asia and India will continue to be its powerhouse to serve global customers, but it is concerned that US tariffs will cause a medium-term impact on the supply chain.
Trump's tariffs could provide an upside
Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 24/02/2025
» The Thai automotive industry, which has been plagued by weak demand for new vehicles, should improve in the second half of 2025 thanks to US President Donald Trump's plan to introduce new auto tariffs, says Naruedom Mujjalinkool, an analyst with Krungsri Securities (KSS).
Binance unit bullish on Bitcoin prospects
Business, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 21/01/2025
» The price of Bitcoin will be on an upward trend during at least the first three months of Donald Trump's presidency, while the proposed Phuket crypto sandbox will potentially cause Thailand's rate of digital adoption to double from 12% at present, according to the Thai unit of Binance -- the world's leading cryptocurrency exchange.
GDP growth under pressure amid threat of US tariff hikes
Business, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 27/12/2024
» Thai GDP might expand at a slower pace in 2025 than the projected growth of 2.6% this year, as the policies of US President-elect Donald Trump could put pressure on exports, which have rebounded significantly to become a major growth driver of the economy.
Thailand in the region's top 3 for IPOs
Business, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 20/11/2024
» Thailand ranked among the top three initial public offering (IPO) markets in Southeast Asia, representing 26% of total fundraising across the region, with a strong pipeline of IPOs in the consumer, healthcare and real estate sectors, says global consultancy Deloitte.
FWD intent on expanding market share
Business, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 21/09/2024
» In the competitive Thai insurance field, an 11-year-old company has already emerged as a major player.
Delta bets on hot tech sectors
Business, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 29/06/2024
» As global electronics demand is projected to pick up in the second half of 2024 following inventory destocking, Delta Electronics (Thailand) expects to be a beneficiary thanks to its product mix, continued expansion and geopolitical diversification.