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CIMBT predicts H2 gains after government forms
Business, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 13/02/2026
» The Thai economy will start to recover in the second half of 2026, depending on how soon the new members of parliament are endorsed, as the Bank of Thailand is unlikely to cut interest rates for the entire year in order to prop up economic growth, says CIMB Thai Bank (CIMBT).
Brokerages upbeat on political rejig
Business, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 04/09/2025
» Stock market analysts have welcomed the announced parliament dissolution, saying it could pave the way for a general election earlier than expected, possibly driving economic growth to a range of 2.5-3%.
The ins and outs of legal casinos
Business, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 14/06/2025
» Political leaders and the public continue to debate the merits and pitfalls of the government's proposed legislation to legalise casino operation in entertainment complexes.
Analysts trim Thai growth outlook
Business, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 24/02/2024
» Despite two anticipated interest rate cuts this year, analysts are downgrading Thailand's economic growth outlook, citing lower tourism revenue and increasing uncertainty surrounding the digital wallet policy.
Pundits say SET index could slip below 1,300
Business, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 14/12/2023
» The Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET) index, which plunged to a three-year low on Wednesday, could slip further to below 1,300 points in the near term as foreign funds continue to exit, say analysts.
Baht declines as investors baulk at lack of fiscal discipline
Business, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 13/11/2023
» The baht weakened to below 36 to the dollar on Monday as renewed concerns surfaced over Thailand’s fiscal discipline, following the government’s announcement on its digital wallet scheme on Friday, leading to outflows from Thai bond and stock markets, according to analysts.
Analysts anticipate more rate hikes
Business, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 03/06/2023
» The Bank of Thailand is likely to continue to raise interest rates this year to curb rising inflationary pressures, though such increases could hurt the stock market and the economy, say analysts.
SCB CIO sees limited impact from stimulus steps
Business, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 25/05/2023
» The potential impact of the new government's stimulus measures on the economy is likely to be limited, while the stock market has already factored in risks related to political issues, says the SCB Chief Investment Office (SCB CIO).
Speaking up about forced labour
Asia focus, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 20/12/2021
» In a move that could further sour relations between the world's two largest economies, the US Congress last week agreed on legislation aimed at punishing China for the alleged oppression of Uighur Muslims.
Xi-Biden summit a hopeful sign
Asia focus, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 15/11/2021
» As the US and China stake out rival security strategies in the Asia-Pacific region, notably on Taiwan, the world takes heart from comments by Chinese President Xi Jinping that Beijing is ready to manage differences with Washington as the leaders of the two superpowers prepare to meet virtually today, the first since US President Joe Biden took office in January.