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Govt looks to Indian weddings to boost tourism revenue
Reuters, Published on 31/08/2022
» Thailand hopes to boost its tourism revenue to between 600 billion-700 billion baht by year-end, by targeting high-spending groups like Indian wedding parties and honeymooners, a senior tourism official said.
Bank of Thailand sees no surge in bad loans after policy rate hike
Reuters, Published on 16/08/2022
» The Bank of Thailand (BoT) on Tuesday it expected no surge in bad loans despite a hike in the benchmark interest rate and urged banks to gradually adjust their rates to help vulnerable groups.
Economy seen growing 3.6% this year - Bank of Thailand
Reuters, Published on 17/08/2022
» The Thai economy is expected to grow 3.6% this year and 4.0% next year, helped by a recovery in tourism despite inflationary pressures, a member of the Bank of Thailand's (BoT) Monetary Policy Committee said on Wednesday.
Baht falls as BoT remains dovish, Asian stocks rise
Reuters, Published on 22/07/2022
» The baht extended losses on Friday after the country's central bank said inflation was under control and that future rate hikes would be strictly data-driven, bucking a firmer trend among regional currencies.
Taiwan tells US: Don't forget free trade deal
Reuters, Published on 07/06/2022
» TAIPEI: Taiwan's top trade negotiator appealed to the United States on Tuesday not to forget that the island wants a free trade deal but understands this will not happen immediately and is willing to make other agreements first as "building blocks".
Bank of Thailand chief says growth a bigger worry than inflation for now
Reuters, Published on 11/04/2022
» The Bank of Thailand (BoT) will focus monetary policy efforts on shoring up sluggish growth in Southeast Asia'a second-largest economy, its chief said on Monday, even as surging global price pressures force its peers to raise interest rates.
Economy may grow 3.0-3.5% this year - Arkhom
Reuters, Published on 28/03/2022
» Thailand's economy could grow 3.0%-3.5% this year, less than an earlier forecast due to soaring oil prices driven by the Russia-Ukraine war, and the key interest rate should remain low to underpin recovery, the finance minister said on Monday.
EVs in spotlight at Bangkok motor show as petrol prices soar
Reuters, Published on 30/03/2022
» Thousands attended the Bangkok International Motor Show this week where electric vehicles (EVs) were in the spotlight due to rising petrol prices and a government subsidy taking 15% off the price of some EV cars.
Asian markets join global rally, oil rebounds from plunge
Reuters, Published on 10/03/2022
» Asian equities rallied Thursday following a strong bounce on Wall Street and a breathtaking surge in Europe sparked by a plunge in oil prices and bargain-buying following a Ukraine-fuelled rout.
Thailand seeks more LNG supply
Reuters, Published on 16/03/2022
» A global energy crunch is sending liquefied natural gas (LNG) prices skywards, but Thailand needs to ramp up its purchases to offset a steep production fall at its largest gas field and as sanctions threaten supplies from Myanmar.