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CLMVT strategy refined
Asia focus, Parista Yuthamanop, Published on 30/08/2021
» With the Covid-19 pandemic expected to leave long-term impacts on global investment patterns and consumer behaviour, the CLMVT countries are counting on closer economic cooperation within Southeast Asia to help them benefit from each other's strengths.
Big wheels keep on turning
Parista Yuthamanop, Published on 06/01/2014
» Before the Bangkok Mass Transit Administration (BMTA)'s buses roamed the streets and the skytrain and underground began as mass transit options, privately owned buses were the main form of public transport.
BoT to consider interest rate cut
Parista Yuthamanop, Published on 12/05/2013
» The central bank would consider reducing its policy interest rate if first-quarter economic data supports such a move, Bank of Thailand governor Prasarn Trairatvorakul said Saturday.
TDRI: Make foreigners hedge
Business, Parista Yuthamanop, Published on 11/05/2013
» Authorities should use capital flow management to address baht appreciation rather than wait for an interest rate cut by the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC), because foreign capital inflows are going to persist, says Ammar Siamwalla, an economist at the Thailand Development Research Institute.
Graft crusaders on alert
Business, Parista Yuthamanop, Published on 11/05/2013
» The private sector will boost its role in observing the government's 2-trillion-baht infrastructure investment in a bid to to detect any corruption.
Central bank assures readiness of ammunition
Business, Parista Yuthamanop, Published on 25/04/2013
» The Bank of Thailand is ready to take action to slow the baht appreciation even though foreign capital inflows over the past few months have shifted to bonds with longer maturities.
Experts query borrowing bill
Business, Parista Yuthamanop, Published on 19/04/2013
» Several experts have called on the government to enhance the credibility of feasibility studies and balance the decision-making power of projects listed under the government's 2-trillion-baht borrowing bill.
Prasarn warns of loan risks
Business, Parista Yuthamanop, Published on 17/04/2013
» Thai businesses could face losses from changes in foreign exchange rates if they overborrow from overseas markets in the hope of securing a relatively lower lending rate, says Bank of Thailand governor Prasarn Trairatvorakul.
BoT's growth view brightens despite slowdown in exports
Business, Parista Yuthamanop, Published on 13/04/2013
» The Bank of Thailand has revised up its economic growth forecast for the year to 5.1% from 4.9% while leaving its inflation forecast almost stable.
Baht continues to gain
Parista Yuthamanop, Published on 10/04/2013
» The baht continued to gain strength on Wednesday, as policy makers said they would take steps to rein in the Thai currency if necessary