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War of independence
Business, Published on 13/05/2024
» Following a speech by Pheu Thai Party leader Paetongtarn Shinawatra declaring the independence of the Bank of Thailand an obstacle to fixing a stagnant economy, the issue has been echoed in media reports, fuelling an ongoing rift between the central bank and the coalition government.
The eternal joust over rate hikes
Business, Published on 12/06/2023
» Some industry leaders are concerned about higher interest rates affecting businesses, especially small ones, in addition to weakening the purchasing power of homebuyers.
On guard against contagion
Business, Published on 29/06/2020
» Thailand's banking sector has been disrupted yet again, but this time it's not a sophisticated new technology creating turbulence. Rather, it's a microscopic virus that induces fear of immense collateral damage that could shake the country's financial pillars to its core.
Edge of a dilemma
Business, Published on 01/06/2020
» To cut or not to cut is the puzzle facing economists and analysts deciphering the Bank of Thailand's interest rate decision-making, with pandemic pressures presenting the possibility of a zero policy interest rate.
BoT sets mortgage curbs
Business, Published on 05/10/2018
» The Bank of Thailand will require homebuyers to make a down payment of at least 20% of home value for new mortgages worth 10 million baht and higher as well as for second homes, in an effort to curb mortgage and property risks and improve housing loan quality.
Too much of a good thing?
Business, Published on 01/10/2018
» Underlying risks are lurking in the increasing supply glut of Bangkok condos.