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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).
Analysts predict business loans to increase in Q4
Business, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 12/11/2025
» Business loans will likely pick up this quarter from the prior three months, both from large corporations and small businesses, while the Bank of Thailand's regulations to support the government's debt relief programme provide financial institutions options in managing non-performing loans (NPLs), say analysts.
Border spat leaves some firms vulnerable
Business, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 27/06/2025
» The escalation in tensions along Thailand's border with Cambodia and additional closures of major checkpoints, such as the permanent Aranyaprathet checkpoint, could affect listed Thai companies with a large exposure to the neighbouring country, says CGS International (CGSI).
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.
US tariffs expected to dent Thai GDP
Business, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 02/04/2025
» The reciprocal tariffs expected to be announced by US President Donald Trump Wednesday could shrink Thai GDP by as much as 1.2 percentage points from a forecast of 2.5%, with the Bank of Thailand's one projected interest rate cut doing very little to shore up the economy, says InnovestX Securities.
BoT rate cut likely as growth is insufficient
Business, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 19/02/2025
» A disappointing GDP rate in the fourth quarter of 2024 raises the probability that the Bank of Thailand will cut the policy rate in the first half this year, say economists, while being a potential target of US reciprocal tariffs puts the country's growth this year at risk.
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.
Amro says risks to country's growth potential still persist
Business, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 28/11/2024
» Despite a nascent rebound, Thailand's economy still faces risks that could prevent it from reaching its growth potential in both the short and long term, say economists, citing elevated household debt, the slow recovery in income among vulnerable segments, and the country's close ties with China in trade and investment.
World Bank to downgrade Thai growth estimate
Business, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 07/03/2024
» The World Bank is lowering its economic growth forecast for Thailand this year to reflect the delay in fiscal budget disbursement and external risks, noting that Thai interest rates are appropriate, though the government should come up with targeted economic measures.
Baht projected to weaken following poor economic figures
Business, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 01/03/2024
» Despite recent appreciation, the baht remains under pressure to weaken and is expected to move in a range of 36-36.50 to the US dollar this month because of weak economic data, high exposure to rising freight costs, and rifts over interest rate cuts, say analysts.