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K-Research puts GDP gain at 3.1%
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 13/12/2023
» Kasikorn Research Center (K-Research) predicts GDP growth of 3.1% next year, with expansion of 3.6% possible if the 10,000-baht digital wallet handout is implemented.
BoT optimistic regarding growth as tourism recovers
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 01/11/2023
» The Bank of Thailand expects the economy to have a better growth rate in the third quarter than the second after expansion missed the central bank's target for the previous quarter.
Market forecasts rate hike cycle nears end
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 16/08/2023
» With the Bank of Thailand gradually raising its policy benchmark rate for a year as part of its monetary policy normalisation to tame inflation, the market now expects the rate hike cycle to end.
EIS optimistic on economic prospects in H2
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 13/06/2023
» The Economic Intelligence Service (EIS), a research arm of the Thailand Development Research Institute (TDRI), forecasts a better second half for the Thai economy, driven by increased tourism and domestic consumption, although the political instability would need to be monitored.
Research arm of ttb predicts 0.5% decline in exports
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 23/03/2023
» Thai exports are expected to contract by 0.5% this year because of the global economic slowdown, according to ttb analytics, the research arm of TMBThanachart Bank (ttb).
Step right up, hedge your currency bets
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 08/03/2023
» If you're planning to travel abroad, it's important to consider the foreign exchange rate to manage your personal finances, especially as the baht is increasingly volatile against the US dollar.
BoT vows steady forex
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 01/03/2023
» The Bank of Thailand vows to closely monitor baht volatility to maintain the competitiveness of the country's imports and exports amid an economic recovery.
Banks prepare new Central Fraud Registry
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 12/01/2023
» The Thai Bankers' Association (TBA) is working to set up the Central Fraud Registry to probe financial fraud in the banking industry.
Krungthai Compass predicts 22.5m foreign arrivals in 2023
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 11/01/2023
» Krungthai Compass, a research unit under Krungthai Bank, expects foreign tourist arrivals in 2023 to more than double the number recorded last year, estimating it will take two years to return to the level posted in 2019.
CIMBT projects 1% dip in exports next year
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 07/12/2022
» CIMB Thai Bank (CIMBT) predicts exports will contract 1% next year, suffering from a global slowdown and fears of a recession in key global economies.