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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Business, Published on 22/01/2014
» Thai exports are unlikely to achieve expected growth of 5% this year, as prolonged political protests have started taking a toll on purchase orders and potential new customers.