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Bank of Thailand: More than one solution
Business, Pathom Sangwongwanich, Published on 03/03/2020
» Concerns over the economy entering a technical recession have overshadowed the importance of addressing possible adverse effects on employment from the Covid-19 outbreak, says the Bank of Thailand.
Analysts see limited impact from trans fat prohibition
Business, Pathom Sangwongwanich, Published on 18/07/2018
» The recent regulation prohibiting the production, import and distribution of trans fat-filled food could have a minor effect on profits for SET-listed companies operating bakery and food businesses as they could switch to substitute ingredients, say analysts.
Ringgit rout
Asia focus, Pathom Sangwongwanich, Published on 16/01/2017
» A perfect storm is forming around the Malaysian ringgit, as its value remains at risk from a protracted economic slump aggravated by a domestic political scandal and the prospect of rising US interest rates.
Asia's economic agenda
Asia focus, Pathom Sangwongwanich, Published on 09/01/2017
» As the euphoria of New Year celebrations fades, it's time for a reality check as economies across Asia brace themselves for yet another year of macroeconomic and business challenges.
Brexit could free UK to be more adventurous abroad
Asia focus, Pathom Sangwongwanich, Published on 10/10/2016
» The decision by British voters to exit the European Union could pave the way for a concrete trade agreement between Britain and Asean as the former can now pursue its own interests more actively, say analysts.
Fears over lacklustre investment
Business, Pathom Sangwongwanich, Published on 26/07/2016
» Despite the robust pace of public investment, private investment has been subpar, while a change in government policies is needed to upgrade Thailand's competitiveness, say analysts.
First-quarter growth expected to slow, say analysts
Business, Pathom Sangwongwanich, Published on 10/05/2016
» Thailand's economic growth in the first quarter is expected to have slowed slightly from the fourth quarter of last year due to an absence of holiday tax breaks and shrinking exports weighing on performance, economists say.
Loans dip in February after seasonal rise
Business, Pathom Sangwongwanich, Published on 09/04/2016
» Growth in personal and credit card loans declined in February, attributed by analysts to the end of seasonal spending and the government's shopping and domestic travel incentives.
Analysts see conditional growth in 2016
Business, Pathom Sangwongwanich, Published on 23/12/2015
» Thailand's economic momentum is expected to continue next year but at a gradual pace and be dependent on the government's infrastructure megaprojects, say economists.
MPC policy rate 'to stay unchanged'
Business, Pathom Sangwongwanich, Published on 14/12/2015
» The Bank of Thailand's Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) is likely to keep its policy interest rate unchanged on Wednesday, say economists.