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Fuel subsidies threaten Thai credit rating
Business, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 26/03/2026
» Thailand is at risk of a credit downgrade if the Middle East war drags on for three months, resulting in fuel subsidies amounting to 200 billion baht, says Tisco's Economic Strategy Unit (ESU).
Analysts trim growth for this year and next
Business, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 04/05/2024
» Analysts are downgrading GDP growth estimates for this year and next as the export outlook turns patchy, the manufacturing slump deepens, the tourism recovery is uneven and the likelihood of interest rate cuts by the Bank of Thailand this year seems limited.
Fragile, uneven recovery
Asia focus, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 24/01/2022
» The world has entered 2022 facing numerous uncertainties. After two years of fighting the coronavirus pandemic, the emergence of the Omicron variant now poses challenges to economies even in countries where vaccination rates are high.
Hopeful talk from superpowers
Asia focus, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 14/06/2021
» While the economy looks gloomy at home, I've been cheered up by the broader trend reported last week by the World Bank.
Confident Taiwan moves ahead
Asia focus, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 24/08/2020
» In light of the severe health and economic crises the world is facing today, countries that manage to maintain internal stability will be the ones best positioned to survive and thrive faster than others.