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Bank of Thailand to hike rates by 25 bps on Aug 2
Reuters, Published on 27/07/2023
» BENGALURU: The Bank of Thailand (BoT) will deliver a final 25-basis-point interest rate increase on Aug 2 and then hold rates steady until 2025 as the inflation outlook remains high and uncertain, a poll found.
Myanmar education in 'crisis' as rebellion rages on
Reuters, Published on 19/07/2023
» YANGON: After violence erupted in Myanmar in the wake of the 2021 coup, most high school students in the remote township of Thantlang left their studies and took up arms to support a grassroots rebellion against the military, local schoolteacher Salai said.
Recovery intact, tourism rebounding - central bank
Reuters, Published on 19/07/2023
» Thailand's economic recovery is intact, with growth of 2.9% likely in the first half of this year and 4.2% in the second half, Bank of Thailand (BoT) governor Sethaput Suthiwartnarueput said on Wednesday.
Baht at 7-month low on political uncertainty
Reuters, Published on 28/06/2023
» The Thai baht weakened to a seven-month low on Wednesday as political uncertainty dampened investor appetite, while most other emerging Asian currencies also depreciated against a firmer dollar after resilient US data eased recession concerns.
Economy to expand with upside risks - central bank
Reuters, Published on 14/06/2023
» The Bank of Thailand's (BoT) Monetary Policy Committee expected continued economic expansion with some upside risks as it raised the key interest rate last month for a sixth straight meeting, minutes of the meeting showed on Wednesday.
Car production dips y/y, but exports surge
Reuters, Published on 24/05/2023
» Car production in Thailand dropped 0.13% in April from a year earlier to 117,636 units as truck production fell, as auto exports soared that month from a low base, the Federation of Thai Industries said on Wednesday.
Car production, exports rose in March
Reuters, Published on 25/04/2023
» Car production in Thailand rose 4.16% in March from a year earlier, to 179,848 units, as a shortage of microchips eased, the Federation of Thai Industries (FTI) said on Tuesday.
Industrial sentiment at decade high
Reuters, Published on 19/04/2023
» Thailand's industrial sentiment in March reached its highest level in a decade, boosted by a rebound in domestic demand and tourism, but high costs, slowing global growth and baht volatility were a worry, the Federation of Thai Industries (FTI) said on Wednesday.
Economy expected to grow 3.6% this year - central bank
Reuters, Published on 10/04/2023
» Thailand's economy is expected to grow 3.6% this year, Bank of Thailand (BoT) governor Sethaput Suthiwartnarueput said on TV channel JKN-CNBC on Monday.
Malaysia seeks to decriminalise suicide attempts
Reuters, Published on 04/04/2023
» KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia is seeking to decriminalise suicide attempts, its law minister said on Tuesday, the latest in a recent slew of legal reforms pursued by Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim's government.