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Economy to expand with upside risks - central bank
Reuters, Published on 14/06/2023
» The Bank of Thailand's (BoT) Monetary Policy Committee expected continued economic expansion with some upside risks as it raised the key interest rate last month for a sixth straight meeting, minutes of the meeting showed on Wednesday.
Authorities to drive ahead with oil plan
Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 08/06/2023
» Energy authorities are continuing their push for the National Oil Plan, aiming to generate 170 billion baht for the Thai economy through a range of projects, including further development of cleaner energy, says the Department of Energy Business.
Nitori to open store in CentralWorld mall
Business, Published on 18/05/2023
» Real estate developer Central Pattana Plc plans to open a flagship store for Nitori, a Japanese furniture and home furnishings brand, at CentralWorld in August.
Wealthy tourists unfazed by pricey trips
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 02/05/2023
» Increased hotel room prices and living expenses in Japan will not significantly affect tourists with high purchasing power as they usually demand premium services, but the outbound market could slow based on seasonality.
Survey finds household debt rising
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 28/04/2023
» Average household debt for workers has hit the highest level in 14 years, attributed to durable goods purchases, investment to create income and daily expenses.
Hotels seek cut in power charges
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 21/04/2023
» Hotel operators are calling for a reduction of the fuel tariff and peak hour rate to help keep operating costs down amid sluggish tourism spending.
ASPS expects banks to post B54bn profit in Q1
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 14/04/2023
» The analysis department of Asia Plus Securities (ASPS) expects the eight commercial banks it covers to report a combined net profit of 54 billion baht in the first quarter of 2023, up 34% from three months earlier thanks to net interest income (NII) growth and reduced operating costs.
BoT to continue with gradual approach
Published on 12/04/2023
» Bank of Thailand policy makers backed continuing their gradual and measured approach as they raised interest rates last month, minutes of their meeting showed, citing risks that inflation could stay higher for longer than expected.
Central bank to continue gradual monetary tightening
Reuters, Published on 12/04/2023
» The Bank of Thailand's (BoT) Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) said it would continue its approach of gradual and measured policy normalisation as it hiked the key interest rate last month, minutes of the meeting showed on Wednesday.
Klook sees bookings surge for Thailand
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 29/03/2023
» Klook, an online travel platform, is expecting more than a million bookings for tourism activities in Thailand this year, ranking in the top three for destinations on the platform.