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Somchai hopeful of growth view above 4% in 2018
Business, Published on 07/12/2017
» Thailand's economic growth could exceed 4% next year, propelled by the continuous global economic recovery and buoyant tourism, says finance permanent secretary Somchai Sujjapongse.
BoT market conduct rules from Jan 1
Business, Published on 16/11/2017
» The Bank of Thailand's regulation on market conduct will be effective from Jan 1 next year while comparative information regarding financial products will be available on the central bank's website from the first quarter to enable better competition in the market.
Foreign entities eye baht bonds
Business, Published on 21/10/2017
» Two foreign entities in the CLMV region are seeking approval from the Public Debt Management Office (PDMO) to issue baht-denominated bonds worth 50 billion baht.
Policymaking giants battle over rates
Business, Published on 02/10/2017
» A tussle to determine the benchmark interest rate has pitted Thailand's top two policymaking institutions in an ideological dispute, with the baht's strengthening value the point of contention driving the fissure.
Finance officials press BoT for rate cut
Business, Published on 12/09/2017
» The Finance Ministry is calling for the Bank of Thailand to cut the policy rate with the aim of countering hot money and curbing speculative inflows, but the central bank says a rate reduction could put financial stability at risk.
On the tail end of a patchy recovery
Business, Published on 04/09/2017
» A great sense of discrepancy has emerged as rosy news headlines on Thailand's economic growth in the first half do not align with reality, with people from all walks of life wrestling with bread and butter issues.
Revenue Dept aims higher
Business, Published on 02/09/2017
» The Revenue Department has set a collection target of 1.93 trillion baht for fiscal 2018, up 7% from the current goal for this fiscal year, says the department chief.
BoT keeps close watch on rising baht, Govt to lower foreign debt (Updated)
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 26/07/2017
» The Bank of Thailand has acknowledged the baht's rapid climb against the US dollar. Meanwhile, government agencies look to take advantage by buying back foreign debt.
May exports quell worries
Business, Published on 01/07/2017
» Exporters are more upbeat about the sector's prospects after May's strong performance, conceding that growth in shipments could hit 5% as projected by the government.
Key backer in nation's fintech push
Business, Published on 15/06/2017
» Deputy Prime Minister Somkid Jatusripitak is throwing his support behind creation of a fintech ecosystem to beef up the country's competitiveness.