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Public debt forecast to rise rapidly on big borrowing
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 04/01/2012
» Thailand's Public Debt Management Office (PDMO) predicts that the country's public debt will rise rapidly to 51% within the next two years, as the government requires at least 350 billion baht in loans to invest in permanent flood prevention projects.
Volatility set to continue
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 04/01/2012
» The euro-zone debt crisis will continue to be a major factor dominating markets worldwide in 2012 and since no end is in sight to the crisis, volatility will prevail throughout the year.
Paradigm shift for insurance
Business, Charoen Kittikanya, Published on 04/01/2012
» The country's recent flood crisis will result in a game change in the year to come for the local insurance industry, especially the general insurance segment.
Real estate firms prepare for future floods
Business, Kanana Katharangsiporn, Published on 04/01/2012
» Location, location, location has been a byword for all parties related to the real estate industry for a long time. This word is still applicable in all situations, even in the country's worst inundation last year. People are now looking for non-flooded locations.
City plan designates new flood zones
Business, Kanana Katharangsiporn, Published on 04/01/2012
» The great flood that hit 36 districts of Bangkok will likely provide a good opportunity for adjusting or adding new water management regulations to Bangkok's new city plan and encourage greater coordination among the city's neighbouring provinces to implement a five-province city plan at the macro level.
High risk, high gains await banks
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 02/01/2012
» Striking a balance between a higher risk of global volatility and greater opportunities in Asia will be the biggest challenge for local banks in 2012.
Mortgage sector faces major changes in approval criteria
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 02/01/2012
» The mortgage sector, both pre- and post-finance, will likely change significantly following the flood crisis as banks re-adjust their debt-approval criteria.