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REITs tipped to offer 10-15% returns this year
Business, Darana Chudasri, Published on 05/04/2021
» Real estate investment trusts (REITs) and infrastructure funds are likely to offer attractive returns of around 10-15% this year, bolstered by the reopening of international travel and the prospects of higher hotel occupancy rates, says Win Phromphaet, chief investment officer at Principal Asset Management.
SawasdeeShop eyes cryptocurrency use
Business, Darana Chudasri, Published on 23/03/2021
» SawasdeeShop, an international money changer, will ask permission from the Bank of Thailand (BoT) to use cryptocurrency as an intermediary in international money transfers and currency exchanges in order to reduce costs.
ASP projects 11% plunge in second-quarter figures
Business, Darana Chudasri, Published on 02/06/2020
» Thailand's economic contraction is forecast to see a double-digit plunge this quarter, with a hard landing scenario in private consumption and tourism, says Asia Plus Securities (ASP).
Outbreak a mixed bag for medical providers
Business, Darana Chudasri, Published on 26/02/2020
» Medical tourism hospitals have experienced direct, adverse effects from the coronavirus epidemic, while medical appliance manufacturers and pharmaceutical and supplement makers could benefit from increasing awareness of health and hygiene.
Non-life premium growth nearing 5%
Business, Darana Chudasri, Published on 27/12/2019
» The non-life insurance segment is likely to meet its 5% growth target this year, with the recent Motor Expo helping to spur a year-end uptick in motor insurance premiums, says the Thai General Insurance Association (TGIA).
World Bank joins ranks of GDP naysayers
Business, Darana Chudasri, Published on 11/10/2019
» Thailand's GDP growth is expected to be below 3% this year and next, with flagging exports, shrinking farm income and lower Chinese tourist arrivals the main drags on growth momentum, the World Bank says.
Compulsory insurance for tourists eyed
Business, Darana Chudasri, Published on 01/07/2019
» Compulsory travel insurance for foreign visitors at a 20-baht premium each is expected to debut this year, according to the Office of the Insurance Commission (OIC).
Standard Chartered sees narrower current account
Business, Darana Chudasri, Published on 31/10/2018
» Despite projecting an upbeat economic growth outlook next year, Thailand's current account surplus is anticipated to narrow because of risks to the tourism industry and an expected rise in imports, says Standard Chartered Bank Thai.
Committee cautions lower growth in H2
Business, Darana Chudasri, Published on 03/10/2018
» Thailand's economic growth in the second half is anticipated to expand at a slower pace than the first half because of ebbing exports and tourism coupled with higher oil prices and the strengthening baht, say business leaders.