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Investors 'need more clarity on reforms'
Business, Pathom Sangwongwanich, Published on 11/11/2015
» Despite great government efforts to spur private investment in the short term, uncertainty surrounding Thailand's economic and political reforms will make investors reluctant to move forward, says a banker.
4% floor seen for H1 GDP growth
Business, Pathom Sangwongwanich, Published on 05/03/2015
» Economic growth of at least 4% is expected in the first half, underpinned by a low base effect from the year-before period, improving domestic consumption and speedier budget disbursement, say economists.
Escap issues 3.9% Thai growth forecast in 2015
Business, Pathom Sangwongwanich, Published on 14/01/2015
» Even though Thailand's economy is scrambling to ramp up growth momentum, it is projected to expand by 3.9% this year underpinned by infrastructure development projects, says the United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (Escap).
Thai CG ranking slips a notch
Business, Pathom Sangwongwanich, Published on 26/09/2014
» Despite maintaining its overall score on the back of improvements in regulatory enforcement, Thailand's corporate governance ranking has slipped one spot to fourth place after the domestic political impasse hindered legislative amendments to securities laws, says the Asian Corporate Governance Association (ACGA).
Competitiveness rises six notches to 31st place
Business, Pathom Sangwongwanich, Published on 04/09/2014
» Despite the political strife crippling the country's economy for almost five months through May, Thailand's competitiveness jumped six slots to 31st in the World Economic Forum's Global Competitiveness Report 2014-15 thanks to improvements in the ranking of macroeconomic environment.
Recovery gains momentum
Business, Pathom Sangwongwanich, Published on 13/08/2014
» The economy has likely turned around with a small growth in the second quarter on the back of improving sentiment following the military takeover, ending the political impasse that crippled economic activities, economists say.
Central bank holds rate at 2% to support recovery
Business, Pathom Sangwongwanich, Published on 07/08/2014
» Thailand's policy rate has been left at 2% by the central bank's Monetary Policy Committee after an increase in domestic spending by the military regime.
BoT chief warns of fiscal dangers
Business, Pathom Sangwongwanich, Published on 16/07/2014
» Enduring imbalances between fiscal revenue and expenditures should be addressed because they are a risk to long-term financial stability, says the governor of the Bank of Thailand.
Bank of Thailand expects growth rebound in 2015
Business, Pathom Sangwongwanich, Published on 28/06/2014
» The Bank of Thailand forecasts economic growth will strengthen to 5.5% next year as the economic recovery gains momentum.
FDI cash still flowing into Thailand
Business, Pathom Sangwongwanich, Published on 27/06/2014
» Despite the recent coup, inbound foreign direct investment (FDI) is expected to continue flowing into Thailand due to the country’s strategic location, clusters of industrial facilities and the new Board of Investment (BoI), says the International Institute for Trade and Development.