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The slowdown hits home
Business, Published on 18/11/2019
» If 2019 was already bad for businesses and policymakers, things may take a turn for the worse in 2020, as there are hints that an economic recovery is still out of sight, with a higher unemployment rate and shrinking factory production looming large.
GDP growth seeks port in a storm
Business, Published on 09/09/2019
» With tropical storms bringing downpours across Thailand, many are left wondering if the torrential rains and dark clouds augur forthcoming economic woes, shattering hopes of a rebound.
US stock plunge resounds through Asia
Business, Published on 12/10/2018
» Stock markets across Asia took body blows yesterday on panic selling driven by plunging US shares and fear of higher interest rates, with Thailand's benchmark index tumbling below 1,700 for the second time in a week.
World Bank hails Thai development
Business, Published on 08/12/2017
» Thailand is grouped among "progressive prosperity" countries that have largely eliminated extreme poverty and fostered a large middle class, says the World Bank.
GDP swells 3.2% in Q1
Business, Published on 17/05/2016
» Thailand's GDP growth hit a three-year high of 3.2% in the first quarter, thanks to government stimulus measures and rapid improvement in the tourism sector, says the country's economic think tank.
Rate-setting panel keeps options open
Business, Published on 01/04/2016
» External headwinds could convince the Bank of Thailand's rate-setting committee to pull the monetary-easing trigger in the coming months, says a senior central bank official.
GDP growth just misses target
Business, Published on 16/02/2016
» Economic growth last year slightly missed the forecast, ending 2015 with 2.8% instead of the 2.9% projected last November by the state economic planning unit.
NESDB more upbeat on growth forecast
Business, Published on 17/11/2015
» The recent spate of government stimulus measures has thrown the country an economic lifeline, raising the growth forecast to 2.9% this year and 3-4% next year.
Fitch issues warning on banking sector turbulence
Business, Published on 02/10/2015
» Despite the current resilience and strong financial buffers of Thai financial institutions, the country's banking sector will face a negative outlook if sluggish economic growth becomes prolonged, warns Fitch Ratings Inc.
Prasarn nixes state role rumours
Business, Published on 29/05/2015
» Bank of Thailand governor Prasarn Trairatvorakul has brushed aside speculation he was approached to be in charge of overseeing economic policy in the government.