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Kasikornbank says FED will raise rate once
Business, Pawee Sirimai, Published on 13/01/2017
» Kasikornbank (KBank) forecast the US Federal Reserve (Fed) will lift its policy rate only once this year, citing that inflationary pressure may be lower than expected, and fears that a firmer dollar will blunt American companies' competitiveness.
Regulators warn against uncertainty and weak debt
Business, Pawee Sirimai, Published on 14/12/2016
» Local financial institutions are still dealing with risks from the country's uneven economic recovery and global uncertainty that could lead to a deterioration in debt-servicing ability in the household and business sectors, according to a joint statement released by the Monetary Policy Committee and the Financial Institutions Policy Committee.
Confidence drops to neutral
Business, Pawee Sirimai, Published on 07/12/2016
» Investor confidence for the three months to February weakened from last month's survey, weighed by the possibility of persistent capital outflows from emerging markets triggered by US President-elect Donald Trump's inwardly focused policies.
PM: Economic policy steady
Business, Pawee Sirimai, Published on 26/11/2016
» Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha has assured foreign investors that government policies in support of the economy will continue once the current regime steps down.
BoT keeps policy rate steady
Business, Pawee Sirimai, Published on 10/11/2016
» The Bank of Thailand's Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) kept its interest rate unchanged yesterday at 1.5% as expected but warned investors to brace for greater fluctuation in financial markets stemming from the policy direction announced by the new US president.
Polls signal divided government
Business, Pawee Sirimai, Published on 09/11/2016
» While most polls point to Hillary Clinton defeating Donald Trump in the presidential election, the Democrat faces an uphill battle to stimulate the US economy in the short run because the Republican Party is likely to tighten its grip on other offices, a local economist says.
Alla sets IPO price at B2.88
Business, Pawee Sirimai, Published on 28/10/2016
» Alla Plc, a manufacturer of material handling equipment, has priced its 150 million initial public offering (IPO) shares at 2.88 baht per share, with trading due to start on Nov 8.
Thailand ticks up in World Bank report
Business, Pawee Sirimai, Published on 27/10/2016
» Thailand ranks 46th in the World Bank's Ease of Doing Business report, up three spots from last year because of changes in the methodology, adding factors related to gender equality, protecting minority investors and paying taxes.
Central bank to file criminal charges against 'low-interest' fund
Business, Pawee Sirimai, Published on 11/10/2016
» The Bank of Thailand will file a complaint with the police against a false claim in an advertisement that a foreign fund used to finance Wiang Fah Kranuan community enterprise's low interest rate loan scheme has won the central bank's approval.
Dean frets over future ranking
Business, Pawee Sirimai, Published on 29/09/2016
» Thailand's ranking in the World Economic Forum's (WEF) Global Competitive Index (GCI) is at risk of slipping further next year if metrics of the fourth industrial revolution development are included in the measurement.