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To strengthen exports, currency market intervention: KBank
Jon Fernquest, Published on 14/07/2017
» With exports 75% of Thai economy, controlling baht to remain competitive on international export & tourism markets very important for Thailand, so Bank of Thailand intervened.
Baht rising fast: At 33.94 per dollar, exports hurting
Jon Fernquest, Published on 07/06/2017
» Big Business is lobbying the Bank of Thailand to stop the never-ending rise of the baht, now at 33.94 per dollar and hurting exports.
Fintech startups: Bringing convenience to banking
Jon Fernquest, Published on 10/04/2017
» Fintech promises to make banking easy & fun, Bangkok Bank is searching for small tech companies to lead the charge.
Nanofinance to fight loan sharks
Jon Fernquest, Published on 13/10/2016
» Pursuing the 'nanofinance' idea of small loans to poor people to fight loan sharks, Bank of Ayudhya launches new loan business.
4G delays: Huge license fees, bank wants new plan
Jon Fernquest, Published on 19/01/2016
» After bids in 900MHz 4G auction 2 to 3 times higher than expected, banks asking for new plans before license winners get cash.
SME focus: Somkid's new stimulus over 106 billion baht
Jon Fernquest, Published on 08/09/2015
» 6-billion-baht venture capital fund, reduced interest rate loans, tax cuts & exemptions for start ups, loan guarantees, all new SME-focused measures to revive slow economy.
What's new in business news: August 2, 2013
Jon Fernquest, Published on 02/08/2013
» Asian manufacturing grows weaker, AIA insurance shifts investment overseas to avoid risk & govt help for SMEs hurt by min wage rise.
Rising baht: Dollar borrowing by Thai banks
Jon Fernquest, Published on 20/05/2013
» Interest rates lower in other countries, so Thai banks borrow there in dollars causing baht to rise in value making Thai exports less competitive.
Micro-insurance for the poor
Jon Fernquest, Published on 11/03/2013
» For sale in 7-11 soon, low-cost insurance policies for poor people to deal with risks such as cancer, Songkran accidents or home fires.
Aggressive investment when young
Jon Fernquest, Published on 20/02/2012
» Started with gift money, now holds stock portfolio worth 1 million baht at age 25, aims to raise value to 10 million in five years