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Bank of Thailand warns of long-term downturn
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 23/02/2024
» The Thai export sector has lost competitiveness in global markets, with the market share of rice shipments falling by more than 50% over the past 20 years, according to the Bank of Thailand (BoT).
Bank of Thailand sees export contraction in Q2
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 29/06/2019
» The Bank of Thailand has grown more pessimistic, reckoning that the export contraction will extend into the second quarter because of intensifying trade tension between the US and China.
Big drop in SME confidence
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 29/07/2015
» Confidence among small and medium-sized enterprise (SME) operators fell in the second quarter on mounting anxiety over their earnings and the country's economic health, while their expectations over the next three months continued to deteriorate.
ADB bullish on Thailand
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 26/09/2014
» The Asian Development Bank (ADB) is maintaining Thailand's 2015 economic growth forecast at 4.5% but could increase the projection after the government's stimulus package is announced later this year.
More SME borrowers seeking grace period
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 24/04/2014
» The number of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) requesting grace periods for principal loan repayments is rising as they face a liquidity crunch amid the stuttering economy, says Kasikornbank (KBank).
KBank SME loans stung by baht
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 15/05/2013
» Kasikornbank (KBank) saw flat growth in trade finance to small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) as of April 30 from the end of last year in the wake of the strong baht.
Economist says populism will be costly
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 04/09/2012
» Thailand's competitiveness will be hurt by the government's populist policies, especially rice pledging and the first-car scheme, says Siam Commercial Bank's research department.
Falling demand vexes banks
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 31/08/2012
» Banks are voicing concern over a decline in working capital demand from the business sector as export growth slows.
Banks to assist rice bidders
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 23/08/2012
» Large banks are ready to give financial support to traders seeking to bid on the government's stockpile of rice, but strict criteria apply.
KTB cuts state loan portfolio
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 02/08/2012
» Krung Thai Bank (KTB) has reduced the proportion of government loans in its portfolio to 15% of total debt outstanding from 18% last year in favour of corporate and small loans.