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MPC calls for human capital investment
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 23/01/2024
» Thailand needs human capital investment for sustained growth in the long term amid the sluggish economy post-pandemic, says a member of the Bank of Thailand's Monetary Policy Committee (MPC).
Thai growth set to beat BoT forecast
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 16/06/2023
» The Bank of Thailand expects GDP growth to exceed its forecast, with the economic policies of the new government driving expansion alongside tourism and consumption growth.
Bank of Thailand puts stability above stimulus
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 25/04/2023
» Amid the ongoing recovery pace, the economy no longer requires any stimulus measures, but the country requires normalisation and the implementation of economic measures to support economic stability and potential growth for the longer term, says the governor of the Bank of Thailand.
BoT hikes interest rate for 4th time
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 26/01/2023
» The Bank of Thailand yesterday raised its policy interest rate by 0.25 percentage points for a fourth consecutive time in an attempt to contain high inflation.
Industry group knocks Pheu Thai's 600B minimum wage
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 08/12/2022
» The Joint Standing Committee on Commerce, Industry and Banking (JSCCIB) is opposing the Pheu Thai Party's pledge to raise the daily minimum wage to 600 baht because it could affect the business sector's competitiveness.
Higher prices won't affect the macro economy: BoT
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 12/01/2022
» The Bank of Thailand is concerned with higher prices for living costs, but not in terms of overall price stability, says the central bank governor.
Investment vital to spur productivity
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 19/11/2021
» The Bank of Thailand (BoT) has urged the country to invest in human capital to improve labour productivity in order to maintain the positive momentum of economic growth.
BoT raises economic revival hopes
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 30/10/2021
» The Bank of Thailand (BoT) expects next week's reopening to further raise public confidence, coming on the back of an improvement in domestic consumption following a relaxation of Covid-19 restrictions.
MPC raises alarm on headwinds
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 19/08/2021
» The Bank of Thailand is concerned about business closures and layoffs attributed to the prolonged Covid-19 outbreak, which is adding significant downside risks to the economy.
Bubble and seal step to hit economic activities
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 01/07/2021
» The government's bubble and seal measure for one month to control Covid-19 infections among workers is likely to affect economic activities, says an executive at the Bank of Thailand (BoT).