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Funds flow back to Thailand
Business, Pathom Sangwongwanich, Published on 12/04/2016
» Recent capital inflows into Thailand's financial market have been detected in short-term bonds, signifying investor appetite in emerging markets amid growing expectations of a delayed US rate increase, says a senior Bank of Thailand official.
MPC sees low demand in property glut
Business, Pathom Sangwongwanich, Published on 05/04/2016
» The Bank of Thailand's Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) is closely monitoring an oversupply in the property sector, saying the slow economic recovery and delays in infrastructure investment have caused demand to ebb.
Central bank to relax rules,diversify risks
Business, Pathom Sangwongwanich, Published on 29/03/2016
» The central bank will relax rules governing investment in products linked to foreign exchanges and transferring money internationally via mobile phones at the end of this month.
BoT dips toe into foreign equity pool
Business, Pathom Sangwongwanich, Published on 23/03/2016
» The central bank plans to initially put 3-4% of the foreign reserve investment portfolio into equity-related instruments after an amendment to the Bank of Thailand Act allowing investment into equities won cabinet approval yesterday, says governor Veerathai Santiprabhob.
No need to panic over strong baht, say experts
Business, Pathom Sangwongwanich, Published on 21/03/2016
» At a time of unconventional policies imposed by major central banks, Thailand should safeguard its macroeconomic stability by standing firm on its monetary policy and maximising fiscal policy, economists say.
BoT gloomy on growth
Business, Pathom Sangwongwanich, Published on 09/03/2016
» The Bank of Thailand is to revise its forecast for this year's economic growth due to heightening downside risks but further monetary easing is not appropriate in addressing short-term shocks, says governor Veerathai Santiprabhob.
HSBC: Yen inflows will stabilise baht
Business, Pathom Sangwongwanich, Published on 18/02/2016
» Greater Japanese capital inflows derived from the Bank of Japan's negative interest rate policy should help to stabilise the baht's value amid recurring volatility in global fund flows, says HSBC.
2015 GDP: Good vibes on growth
Business, Pathom Sangwongwanich, Published on 15/02/2016
» Thailand's economic growth in 2015 is expected to have continued its gradual recovery pace, with increased government expenditure, tourism expansion and private consumption identified as key growth drivers, economists say.
MPC votes to keep policy rate at 1.5%
Business, Pathom Sangwongwanich, Published on 04/02/2016
» Thailand's Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) has moved to keep the policy rate at 1.5% despite concerns that increasing external downside risks could dent the momentum of the country's economic recovery.
MPC not expected to cut interest rate
Business, Pathom Sangwongwanich, Published on 02/02/2016
» The central bank's Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) is expected to stand pat on its 1.5% policy interest rate tomorrow, say economists.