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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.
Central takeover of Dusit Thani wrangle continues
Business, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 29/08/2025
» A takeover by Central Pattana Plc (CPN) would be considered a positive for Dusit Thani as shares of the SET-listed hospitality group soared significantly on Thursday, amid the intensifying rift between its major shareholders, 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.
Analysts advise investors to steer clear of troubled Dusit
Business, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 30/05/2025
» Investors are recommended to avoid Dusit Thani (DUSIT) as troubles at the SET-listed hospitality group linger after a shareholders meeting this week blocked the appointment of four directors, sounding an alarm about internal conflicts among major shareholders.
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.
Selected shares slip over fears of arrivals dip
Business, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 14/01/2025
» Shares of Airports of Thailand (AOT), hotels and airlines plunged on Monday on concerns that Chinese tourist arrivals might fall short of this year's estimate of 8 million as looming trafficking fears prompted Chinese travellers to cancel their planned visits to Thailand.
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.