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BoT signs pact on mediating legal financial disputes
Business, Pathom Sangwongwanich, Published on 27/01/2021
» The Bank of Thailand and the Office of the Court of Justice have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) on mediating legal financial disputes for financially-distressed borrowers and small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs).
Fitch sees 'very dim' path for GDP growth
Business, Pathom Sangwongwanich, Published on 20/01/2021
» Despite several fundamental buffers to cushion against the crisis, Thailand's near-term growth prospects are "very dimmed" due to substantial losses stemming from the absence of foreign tourist arrivals, said Fitch Ratings.
MPC: Growth may fall below forecast
Business, Pathom Sangwongwanich, Published on 07/01/2021
» Thailand's GDP growth this year could drop below the 3.2% baseline projection from plausible lower inbound arrivals amid uncertainties over vaccine efficacy and reduced fiscal stimulus, says the Monetary Policy Committee's (MPC) latest edited minutes.
Recovery unlikely until 2022
Business, Pathom Sangwongwanich, Published on 08/12/2020
» Thailand's economy is forecast for clear recovery momentum in 2022 as domestic demand will remain weak in 2021, says CIMB Thai Bank (CIMBT).
Fitch warns of steep path without tourists
Business, Pathom Sangwongwanich, Published on 08/10/2020
» Thailand's economy will face a daunting recovery trajectory if tourism does not improve, as economic growth is tied directly and indirectly to foreign tourist arrivals, says Fitch Ratings.
Shareholder meetings substituted
Business, Pathom Sangwongwanich, Published on 18/06/2020
» The Securities and Exchange Commission's (SEC) board of directors has allowed SET-listed companies that have postponed annual shareholder meetings to submit this year's quarterly financial statements through appointed auditors approved by the regulator.
World Bank grim on GDP
Business, Pathom Sangwongwanich, Published on 10/06/2020
» The World Bank has slashed Thailand's GDP outlook for 2020 to a 5% contraction, a drastic cut from 2.7% growth projected previously, as supply chain disruptions and lockdown measures from the coronavirus crisis have triggered an economic downturn.
Asset managers get provident fund info
Business, Pathom Sangwongwanich, Published on 09/05/2020
» The capital market regulator has notified asset management firms of a ministerial mandate to permit employers to temporarily delay or halt provident fund contributions during the coronavirus crisis.
Social commerce new key to survival
Business, Pathom Sangwongwanich, Published on 08/05/2020
» E-commerce is not an alternative, but a survival tactic for small businesses affected by the crisis, with social commerce accounting for 40% of total online transactions, says an e-commerce executive.
Researchers predict post-pandemic norms
Business, Pathom Sangwongwanich, Published on 21/04/2020
» Societies and consumer behaviour could enter a "next normal" phase where on-demand needs of goods and services are serviced instantly through smartphone applications after the pandemic ends.