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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.
Exchange rates tipped for shaky 2021
Business, Pathom Sangwongwanich, Published on 08/01/2021
» Volatility and malleability are key themes for this year's foreign exchange outlook, with the baht projected to appreciate further, fuelled by Thailand's surpluses in trade and current accounts, say economists.
BoT: Exchange rate not a tool
Business, Pathom Sangwongwanich, Published on 18/12/2020
» Thailand has no intention of using the exchange rate as a tool to gain an unfair trade advantage and competitiveness over trading partners, says the Bank of Thailand.
BoT: Exchange rate not a tool
Business, Pathom Sangwongwanich, Published on 17/12/2020
» Thailand has no intention of using the exchange rate as a tool to gain an unfair trade advantage and competitiveness over trading partners, says the Bank of Thailand.
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).
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.
Thai Union sees third-quarter profit rise by 50%
Business, Pathom Sangwongwanich, Published on 05/11/2020
» SET-listed Thai Union Group Plc (TU) saw its third-quarter net profit rising by 50% year-on-year, a quarterly record, due to strong sales growth and reduced losses in Red Lobster Seafood Co, the company's restaurant arm.
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.
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.
ASP: Slower growth and exports tether baht
Business, Pathom Sangwongwanich, Published on 09/06/2020
» The baht's appreciation is not expected to be as profound as last year's surge because a lower current account surplus is projected thanks to slower growth in exports and tourism, says Asia Plus Securities (ASP).