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Costs of cutting capital inflows are worthwhile
News, Parista Yuthamanop, Published on 02/05/2013
» The Bank of Thailand's Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) on Tuesday issued a clear message that it wants to help stem the appreciation of the baht by discouraging foreign capital inflows, rather than cutting interest rates.
MPC edgy but maintains rate
Business, Parista Yuthamanop, Published on 04/04/2013
» The Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) yesterday voiced stronger concern over the brisk trade in property and equities and the surge in bank credit but still kept its policy interest rate unchanged at 2.75%.
Fitch: Public debt commitment key
Business, Parista Yuthamanop, Published on 19/03/2013
» The upgrade of Thailand's credit rating reflects the government's clearer stance of keeping the public debt target by reducing money spent on either the rice subsidy programme or government official welfare, says Fitch Ratings.
We're all in for trouble unless we learn to save
News, Parista Yuthamanop, Published on 07/03/2013
» Apart from a promise to make Bangkok a more liveable megacity, the campaign promises of Sukhumbhand Paribatra, now governor-elect, and his former arch-rival Pongsapat Pongcharoen, are interesting as they reflect the national economic condition.
Household debt worries MPC voters
Business, Parista Yuthamanop, Published on 07/03/2013
» High credit growth, a surge in household debt and worries about asset prices prevented most Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) members from voting to cut the one-day repurchase policy interest rate at their Feb 20 meeting, show minutes of the meeting.
Prices to keep rising
Business, Parista Yuthamanop, Published on 19/02/2013
» Experts believe the property industry could expand steadily over the next five years thanks to a healthy economy and urbanised lifestyles that generate genuine demand rather than massive speculation.
BoT raises full-year forecast
Business, Parista Yuthamanop, Published on 19/01/2013
» The Bank of Thailand has unveiled a more positive economic growth forecast for this year, expecting the government's tax rebates on cars, income tax reduction and wage hike to boost consumption and investment in machinery and factories.
BoT takes more personal approach in development
Business, Parista Yuthamanop, Published on 20/12/2012
» The Bank of Thailand has created strategies to become more engaged in economic development over the next five years.
Rice scheme seen playing favourites
Business, Parista Yuthamanop, Published on 13/11/2012
» Experts have yet again voiced concerns about the government's resolute intention to continue the costly paddy pledging programme, saying it will ruin the position of Thai rice in the world market, open the sector to corruption and undermine fiscal discipline.
Asem summit nations push for stronger ties
News, Parista Yuthamanop, Published on 06/11/2012
» The ninth Asia-Europe Meeting (Asem) summit held this week in Laos, highlights the stark contrast between Asia's vibrant economies and Europe's subdued prospects.