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MPC wary of tourist dearth
Business, Pathom Sangwongwanich, Published on 18/02/2021
» The lack of foreign tourist arrivals presents a major risk to Thailand's medium-term economic growth outlook, with a near-term recovery dependent on the resolution of the recent outbreak and fiscal support, says the Bank of Thailand.
Pandemic, e-commerce to influence headline inflation
Business, Pathom Sangwongwanich, Published on 13/01/2021
» Though domestic headline inflation is expected to return to the target band in mid-2021, upcoming inflation dynamics will be marred by changes in the global economic system from the pandemic and e-commerce business, says the Bank of Thailand.
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.
Virus, fragile labour market threaten economy in 2021: BoT
News, Pathom Sangwongwanich, Published on 31/12/2020
» The global Covid-19 pandemic, combined with a fragile labour market, pose as pertaining risks for the economic recovery in 2021, says the Bank of Thailand.
BoT moves to curb strengthening baht
News, Pathom Sangwongwanich, Published on 21/11/2020
» The Bank of Thailand has liberalised foreign currency deposits and increased the investment limit in foreign securities for individuals to US$5 million (165 million baht) per year from US$200,000 as part of efforts to curb the rapid appreciation of the baht and forge a new foreign exchange ecosystem.
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.
Central bank says revised LTV rules will stay put
Business, Pathom Sangwongwanich, Published on 11/09/2020
» The revised loan-to-value (LTV) regulations will remain in place to curb risks accumulating in the property sector, says the Bank of Thailand.
AEC gets juristic person funding, avoids capital rule snag
Business, Pathom Sangwongwanich, Published on 05/06/2020
» SET-listed AEC Securities has resolved its net capital rule problem by obtaining funding from a juristic person and has opted for a capital increase by allotting new ordinary shares to reduce future investment risk.
AEC clarifies shortfall with SEC
Business, Pathom Sangwongwanich, Published on 28/05/2020
» SET-listed AEC Securities has clarified its failure to maintain net capital as required by the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), attributing the shortage to the calculation of its debenture holding.
Bank of Thailand: More than one solution
Business, Pathom Sangwongwanich, Published on 03/03/2020
» Concerns over the economy entering a technical recession have overshadowed the importance of addressing possible adverse effects on employment from the Covid-19 outbreak, says the Bank of Thailand.