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Impact of loan rate cuts on key players deemed as limited
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 02/05/2024
» The country's four largest banks expect a limited impact from the reduction in their loan interest rates based on the specific customer demographics and the limited time frame of the debt relief measures.
Lower power bills if PTT pays fines
Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 27/04/2024
» The Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) is planning to lower power bills near the end of this year if national oil and gas conglomerate PTT Plc pays fines worth 4.7 billion baht that it reportedly collected from gas suppliers who did not comply with gas purchase contracts.
Global and Thai economies face rising risk
Business, Published on 27/04/2024
» Three recent events have changed the world economic picture and monetary policy outlook.
Study on Land Bridge estate expected soon
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 26/04/2024
» A study on the construction of a new industrial estate to support the government's proposed Land Bridge project is expected to be completed in 3-4 months, says the Industrial Estate Authority of Thailand (IEAT).
Analysts: Rate cut unlikely before Q2 of 2025
Business, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 26/04/2024
» The Bank of Thailand is unlikely to lower interest rates until the second quarter of 2025, when the economy could hit a fiscal cliff after the impact of the 10,000-baht digital handout diminishes, as expectations grow that the Federal Reserve will keep US rates elevated for longer, say analysts.
The thorny issue of digital wallet funding
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 25/04/2024
» The coalition government led by Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin made a significant pivot on its flagship scheme, which aims to hands out 10,000 baht each to 50 million Thais via a digital wallet, shifting from government borrowing, which drew sharp criticism and raised concerns about potential violations of financial and fiscal discipline regulations.
The meat of the matter
Business, Published on 22/04/2024
» Plant-based meat manufacturing is catching the interest of many companies eager to develop a new source of revenue.
Evaluating the progress of 'quick win' projects
Business, Published on 22/04/2024
» Many digital projects being developed under the Digital Economy and Society (DES) Ministry's "quick win" policy for 2024 are on track, thanks to cooperation from related agencies.
You cannot spell retail without AI
Business, Published on 22/04/2024
» In Thailand it is common to hear people refer to shopping as a "hobby". During the pandemic, 94% of Thai consumers said online shopping had come to their rescue during Covid lockdowns.
Kyndryl sees opportunities in IT services
Business, Suchit Leesa-nguansuk, Published on 17/04/2024
» Digital transformation, the smart cloud, artificial intelligence (AI) and the modernisation of IT infrastructure are among the drivers of IT services growth in Thailand, according to Kyndryl, global tech infrastructure and managed service provider.