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Maybank scrutinises impact from proposed casino project
Business, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 09/04/2024
» Entertainment complexes with gambling venues could generate 187 billion baht in revenue per year, or roughly 1% of Thailand's GDP, with the first complex projected to operate by fiscal 2029, says Maybank Securities.
Analysts trim Thai growth outlook
Business, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 24/02/2024
» Despite two anticipated interest rate cuts this year, analysts are downgrading Thailand's economic growth outlook, citing lower tourism revenue and increasing uncertainty surrounding the digital wallet policy.
K-Research: Baht may slip to 37 per dollar
Business, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 21/02/2024
» The baht could slide to 37 to the dollar later this year as a weakening Thai economy and a delay in US interest rate cuts pressure the Thai currency, says Kasikorn Research Center (K-Research).
Fitch: BoT to postpone rate cuts until H2
Business, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 31/01/2024
» Despite political pressure, analysts expect the Bank of Thailand to refrain from cutting interest rates until the second half of this year, in line with predictions for the US Federal Reserve, saying it is too early to consider monetary easing now.
The showdown over interest rates
Business, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 11/01/2024
» Tensions are growing as Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin and the Finance Ministry continue their stand-off with the Bank of Thailand after the premier repeatedly suggested the central bank should cut interest rates as inflation has subsided.
Warning over Thailand's finances
Business, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 04/11/2023
» Analysts are expressing concerns over Thailand's fiscal position, saying figures are likely to deteriorate in the medium term as the government pushes through populist policies such as the digital wallet scheme.
Examining efforts to puff up a weak baht
Business, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 05/10/2023
» The baht has depreciated this year and ranks as one of the worst-performing regional currencies of 2023.
Pheu Thai's digital wallet wins support
Business, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 25/08/2023
» Stock market analysts are throwing their support behind the Pheu Thai Party's 10,000-baht digital wallet scheme, expecting the policy will stimulate domestic consumption and offer growth opportunities for related businesses.
Local stocks surge amid renewed political optimism
Business, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 23/08/2023
» The Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET) posted a significant gain yesterday, with investors seemingly convinced that the political impasse is coming to an end after the country's 30th prime minister was elected, with economic stimulus measures expected for the rest of this year.
Political gridlock to keep stocks subdued
Business, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 08/08/2023
» The Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET) will remain sluggish in the third quarter of 2023 as a result of the protracted political uncertainties, says the Investment Analysts Association (IAA), urging the new government to boost domestic consumption and tackle rising household debt.