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Analysts expect steady policy rate
Business, Published on 21/08/2024
» The Bank of Thailand is expected to keep the policy rate at a decade-high level of 2.5% at its meeting on Wednesday, though analysts see a higher likelihood of a rate cut this year given growing headwinds facing the Thai economy.
Analysts wary of SET proposal
Business, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 14/10/2023
» Stock market analysts and investors have offered a lukewarm response to Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin's proposal for the Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET) to extend its trading hours, saying they are unsure how the idea will increase trading on the bourse.
Analysts see continued baht decline this year
Business, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 28/06/2024
» The baht is likely to plunge to 37.25 to the US dollar in the short term, as Asian currencies slumped to their weakest level since 2022 amid continued outflows from both the Thai stock and bond markets, attributed to ongoing global volatility pending US interest rate cuts, say economists.
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.
Analysts see minimal effect from Montara spill lawsuit
Business, Published on 09/05/2017
» Limited impact is expected from Indonesia's lawsuit demanding US$2 billion from PTT Exploration and Production Plc (PTTEP) over alleged environmental damage from an oil spill in the Timor Sea eight years ago, stock analysts say.
Analysts: BA needs charm offensive
Business, Reuters, Published on 31/05/2017
» LONDON/BERLIN: British Airways must turn its attention to repairing its brand after a weekend of chaos and criticism caused by a major IT outage that grounded flights from London's two main airports.
Bangkok Bank takes over StanChart’s Permata for $2.7bn
Published on 12/12/2019
» Bangkok Bank Plc agreed to buy 89.1% of Indonesia’s PT Bank Permata for about US$2.7 billion in the first major purchase of an overseas lender by a Thai bank.
Thai factory output up 1.88% y/y in May on higher car output, exports
Published on 30/06/2025
» Thailand's manufacturing production index rose 1.88% in May from a year earlier, the industry ministry said on Monday, slightly higher than analysts' forecasts after increases in car production and exports, while the kingdom’s current account deficit was $0.3 billion in May.
China's intense EV rivalry tests Thailand's local production goals
Published on 04/07/2025
» Hyper-competition in China's electric vehicle sector is spilling over to its biggest market in Asia, Thailand, as smaller players struggle to compete with dominant BYD, putting ambitious local production plans at risk.
Thai Durian Future Hinges on Safety and Quality
Published on 30/06/2025
» As global demand for Thai durian continues to evolve, industry leaders are calling for a renewed focus on safety and quality to sustain the fruit’s international reputation — particularly in China, the sector’s largest and most dynamic market. Speaking at the Asia Fruit Logistica Bangkok Meet Up, a regional gathering of fresh produce professionals, Mr Natakrit Eamskul, Chief Executive Officer of Platinum Fruits Public Company Limited (PTF), highlighted current export challenges and emphasised the importance of premium standards in securing long-term growth.