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Baht rises as Brexit whets Asian market risk appetite
Business, Pathom Sangwongwanich, Published on 16/07/2016
» The baht appreciated to just shy of 35 to the US dollar on Friday as investors' risk appetite for emerging markets in Asia remained strong after Britain's vote to leave the EU.
Central bank laments lack of private investment
Business, Pathom Sangwongwanich, Published on 01/07/2016
» Thailand's economic conditions are expected to improve in the second half propelled by public expenditure, but a low private investment ratio still constrains the country's full growth potential, says a senior Bank of Thailand official.
MPC keeps key rate steady
Business, Pathom Sangwongwanich, Published on 23/06/2016
» The Bank of Thailand's Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) held off yesterday on monetary easing as widely expected, citing the expected trajectories for economic growth recovery and rising inflation as grounds for its decision.
Fintech start-ups must register
Business, Pathom Sangwongwanich, Published on 06/06/2016
» Financial technology (fintech) start-ups will be asked to register with the Bank of Thailand as an initial approach towards establishing a regulatory framework, says central bank governor Veerathai Santiprabhob.
BoT: Q2 growth likely to match Q1 level
Business, Pathom Sangwongwanich, Published on 01/06/2016
» Economic growth in the second quarter is expected to stay at the same level as the first quarter as there are no signs of any notable factors to boost impetus, says a senior Bank of Thailand official.
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.
Thai firms awash with local liquidity
Business, Pathom Sangwongwanich, Published on 03/05/2016
» Thai corporates have not experienced liquidity management problems as funding from the domestic banking sector remains ample, with the government's planned infrastructure projects boding well for the upcoming business outlook, say HSBC executives.
EIC cautious about 2016 GDP outlook
Business, Pathom Sangwongwanich, Published on 26/04/2016
» Thailand's economic growth is expected to remain lacklustre this year due to strong headwinds hitting exports and declining household income hurting private consumption, says Siam Commercial Bank's Economic Intelligence Center (EIC).
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.
Restraint called for in stimulus
Business, Pathom Sangwongwanich, Published on 11/03/2016
» Former deputy prime minister and ex-Bank of Thailand governor MR Pridiyathorn Devakula has voiced caution over the government's stimulus policies to spur the economy, saying these measures should be used wisely and appropriately to avoid adverse effects.