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What's behind the strong baht: myth vs fact
Business, TMB Analytics, Published on 01/09/2017
» The number 8 is typically viewed as lucky in Chinese culture. Right now, however, 8 is a hideous number for many Thai exporters, since that is how much the baht has appreciated in percentage terms since the Year of the Rooster began.
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Reviving Thailand's automotive industry: beyond across-the-board tax incentives
Business, TMB Analytics, Published on 07/04/2017
» Given its ambition to be the Detroit of Asia, Thailand has long sought to assert its comparative advantage in the regional automotive industry. The first-car buyer programme in 2012-13 was one example of a major catalyst that induced a heady state of exuberance, albeit temporary, in the industry. Lured by tax rebates of up to 100,000 baht, about 1.25 million people signed up. Car sales reached a record 1.44 million units in 2013, compared with average yearly sales of around 800,000.
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Understanding mortgage growth in Thailand: a regional perspective
Business, TMB Analytics, Published on 03/02/2017
» The mortgage market in Thailand was nothing short of spectacular from 2010 to 2014, with annual growth exceeding 12% for five consecutive years, reflecting rising demand in urbanised areas and government incentives for first-home buyers.
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How do MLR changes affect policy rates?
Business, TMB Analytics, Published on 06/05/2016
» Yes, you read that headline right. This article is focused on the impact of changes made by commercial banks to their minimum lending rates (MLR) on the policy rate decisions of the Bank of Thailand.
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It takes time before sentiment can create an impact
Business, TMB Analytics, Published on 04/03/2016
» The government has been aggressively driving the Thai economy, notably through public investment, which rose 30% last year compared with 2014. How big was that? Well, the average growth rate for public investment between 2010 and 2014 was -1.8%.
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