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Thailand central bank cuts 2026 growth, says no limits to worst-case scenarios if war continues
Reuters, Published on 16/04/2026
» WASHINGTON - Thailand faces slower growth this year due to the Iran war and there are almost "no limits" to worst-case economic scenarios if the conflict continues, a senior Bank of Thailand official told Reuters.
Foreign investors flee Thailand as Iran war, energy shock dash hope for economic revival
Reuters, Published on 16/04/2026
» SINGAPORE - Foreign investors are selling Thai assets as an energy shock from the US-Israeli war on Iran threatens to snuff out hopes for an economic revival under Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul and exposes the policy paralysis that is gripping Bangkok.
Inflation fears batter investor confidence
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 16/04/2026
» Inflationary pressures and a potential rise in interest rates, both in Thailand and the US, are directly weighing on bond valuations and investor sentiment, leading to a higher possibility of payment default, Kasikorn Asset Management (KAsset) has warned.
House sales to fall as war hits demand
Business, Kanana Katharangsiporn, Published on 16/04/2026
» The residential market is expected to contract for a fourth consecutive year in 2026, with nationwide transfers projected to fall by 5.1% year-on-year to around 300,000 units, the lowest level in years, reflecting fragile buying activity, according to Kasikorn Research Center.
Virtual banks taking shape
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 16/04/2026
» Two virtual banks, Bank X and Clicx Bank, are pursuing similar strategies in the retail and food ecosystem, focusing on underserved customer segments as a key growth driver for their virtual banking businesses.
When will the IMF ever learn?
Oped, Timothy Kaldas, Published on 16/04/2026
» This year's International Monetary Fund Spring Meetings come at a time of heightened economic uncertainty and intense scrutiny of the institution's capabilities and approach. Critics on the left argue that the IMF imposes regressive austerity measures on borrowers, exacerbating poverty, hampering economic growth, and undermining their ability to achieve debt sustainability. On the right, US President Donald Trump's administration has accused the IMF of "mission creep," claiming that it has strayed from its core mandate of maintaining macroeconomic stability.
GH Bank aims to elevate operations with digital upgrade
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 14/04/2026
» Government Housing (GH) Bank, a state financial institution specialising in housing loans, is preparing to upgrade its operations through digital transformation and the adoption of generative artificial intelligence (AI).
S&P warns of rising corporate credit stress
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 14/04/2026
» Thai companies with high leverage are likely to face negative cash flow over the next two years, due to the impact of the conflict in the Middle East.
Calls for measurable action
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Yuthana Praiwan, Somhatai Mosika and Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 13/04/2026
» Two months after a hard-fought general election, the new government has begun its administration, having formally presented its 20-page policy agenda to parliament last week.
Your horoscope for April 10-16
Guru, Chaiyospol Hemwijit, Published on 10/04/2026
» Your spot-on horoscope for work, money and relationship from Guru by the Bangkok Post's famously accurate fortune teller. Let's see how you will fare this week and beyond.