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Recovery unlikely until 2022
Business, Pathom Sangwongwanich, Published on 08/12/2020
» Thailand's economy is forecast for clear recovery momentum in 2022 as domestic demand will remain weak in 2021, says CIMB Thai Bank (CIMBT).
Foreign holding tallies 30% of SET
Business, Pathom Sangwongwanich, Published on 28/08/2019
» Foreign holding of Thai equities tallied 29.97% or 5.15 trillion baht of the bourse's market capitalisation in June, attributed to a previous rally in share prices and net offshore inflows worth 54 billion between April and June.
Seeds of innovation
Asia focus, Pathom Sangwongwanich, Published on 27/02/2017
» Historically seen as the lifeblood of economic prosperity, agriculture is at a crossroads as soaring global demand for food exposes the limitations of traditional farming. However, advances in technology, production techniques and farming know-how are starting to bear fruit in the drive for food security.
Ringgit rout
Asia focus, Pathom Sangwongwanich, Published on 16/01/2017
» A perfect storm is forming around the Malaysian ringgit, as its value remains at risk from a protracted economic slump aggravated by a domestic political scandal and the prospect of rising US interest rates.
Asia's economic agenda
Asia focus, Pathom Sangwongwanich, Published on 09/01/2017
» As the euphoria of New Year celebrations fades, it's time for a reality check as economies across Asia brace themselves for yet another year of macroeconomic and business challenges.
BoT: Thailand can ride global storm
Business, Pathom Sangwongwanich, Published on 27/05/2016
» The economy is strong enough to withstand the impact from continuous volatility in the global financial and capital markets because of the country's limited exposure to foreign-denominated debt, says the Bank of Thailand.
No need to panic over strong baht, say experts
Business, Pathom Sangwongwanich, Published on 21/03/2016
» At a time of unconventional policies imposed by major central banks, Thailand should safeguard its macroeconomic stability by standing firm on its monetary policy and maximising fiscal policy, economists say.
HSBC: Yen inflows will stabilise baht
Business, Pathom Sangwongwanich, Published on 18/02/2016
» Greater Japanese capital inflows derived from the Bank of Japan's negative interest rate policy should help to stabilise the baht's value amid recurring volatility in global fund flows, says HSBC.
BoT warns of 2016 difficulties
Business, Pathom Sangwongwanich, Published on 30/12/2015
» China's economic transition, the wider divergence of monetary policy among major economies, low farm prices and the prolonged drought are headwinds for Thailand's economic growth next year, says the Bank of Thailand.
Issuance of bonds set to fall next year
Business, Pathom Sangwongwanich, Published on 18/12/2015
» Despite projections for a stronger economy in 2016, the fundraising amount through new corporate bond issuance next year is expected to be lower than this year.