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BUSINESS

K-Research upgrades Thai growth outlook

Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 21/02/2026

» Following a surprise growth result for the fourth quarter of 2025 and an improved performance over the past year, Kasikorn Research Center (K-Research) has upgraded its outlook for the Thai economy.

BUSINESS

Analysts warn disruption could slow GDP growth

Business, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 20/02/2026

» The Thai economy could continue its growth trajectory and expand by 3% a year if the incoming Bhumjaithai-led coalition administration can complete its four-year term, say economists, though they warned any disruption in government formation might cause GDP growth to slide below 1.5% this year.

BUSINESS

Rethinking the central bank's role

Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Somruedi Banchongduang, Somhatai Mosika and Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 16/02/2026

» With Thai economic growth this year expected to sink to its weakest level in a decade, excluding the pandemic shock, Bank of Thailand governor Vitai Ratanakorn recently signalled a possible shift in the central bank's role, seeking more active engagement with problems in the real economy.

BUSINESS

SME loans to be aided by programmes

Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 16/02/2026

» Despite weak loan growth in the banking sector, economists believe existing schemes will be sufficient to support lending for two years, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs).

BUSINESS

CIMBT predicts H2 gains after government forms

Business, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 13/02/2026

» The Thai economy will start to recover in the second half of 2026, depending on how soon the new members of parliament are endorsed, as the Bank of Thailand is unlikely to cut interest rates for the entire year in order to prop up economic growth, says CIMB Thai Bank (CIMBT).

BUSINESS

Optimism over new government's budget

Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 12/02/2026

» The World Bank expects the formation of Thailand's new government and the disbursement of the fiscal 2027 budget to proceed on schedule, helping the country to achieve economic growth of 1.6% this year.

BUSINESS

Economists outline most urgent tasks

Business, WICHIT CHANTANUSORNSIRI and Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 10/02/2026

» Urgent priorities of the new government are to ease the cost-of-living burden on the public, find markets for SME products and push ahead with policies promised during the election campaign, economists say.

BUSINESS

Clear Thai election victory to give investors policy continuity

Bloomberg, Published on 09/02/2026

» A convincing win by Thailand’s ruling Bhumjaithai Party in Sunday’s election should boost the country’s stock market and currency, according to some strategists and economists, with the potential for policy continuity a relief for investors who’d feared further political dysfunction.

BUSINESS

Stability first: Business urges swift economic action

Business, Post Reporters, Published on 09/02/2026

» In January, Thailand weathered baht appreciation, volatile gold prices, and the likelihood of a temporary halt in government spending as the country awaits the formation of a new government following the Feb 8 election.

BUSINESS

Gold, emerging nations feature in Faber's portfolio

Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 06/02/2026

» Economist and veteran investor Marc Faber underscored inflation as a central force shaping the next investment cycle, highlighting gold and emerging markets as core themes for future investing.