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June sees slight drop in bounced cheques
Business, Pathom Sangwongwanich, Published on 14/07/2016
» The overall number of bounced cheques recorded a slight year-on-year decline last month, suggesting that some businesses had improved earnings to circulate cheque payments.
Going cashless
Business, Pathom Sangwongwanich, Published on 28/03/2016
» Dreams of a cashless society in Thailand could materialise sooner than expected as officials race to develop the national e-payment system, under which money transfers will be just a click away and the cost of doing business will drop.
2015 GDP: Good vibes on growth
Business, Pathom Sangwongwanich, Published on 15/02/2016
» Thailand's economic growth in 2015 is expected to have continued its gradual recovery pace, with increased government expenditure, tourism expansion and private consumption identified as key growth drivers, economists say.
BoT sees short-term drop in consumption
Business, Pathom Sangwongwanich, Published on 30/01/2016
» Private consumption could decline moderately in the early part of 2016 due to automobile hire purchases recorded earlier and car loans expected to dip in the first quarter, says the Bank of Thailand.
Krungthai Bank nears B100bn deal
Business, Pathom Sangwongwanich, Published on 19/11/2015
» The Finance Ministry plans to acquire the entire 55% stake in Krungthai Bank (KTB) held by the Financial Institutions Development Fund (FIDF) in a deal worth 100 billion baht.
Corporate NPLs up sharply
Business, Pathom Sangwongwanich, Published on 13/11/2015
» Non-performing loans (NPLs) continued to rise in the third quarter due mainly to bad loans shouldered by debt-ridden Sahaviriya Steel Industries Plc (SSI), says a senior Bank of Thailand official.
E-payment value dips in Q1
Business, Pathom Sangwongwanich, Published on 20/07/2015
» Despite a rise in the number of electronic payments, their value registered a decline in the first quarter this year, a drop that is partly due to a reduction in Bahtnet financial transactions, says the Bank of Thailand.
China slowdown threatens Thai exports
Business, Pathom Sangwongwanich, Published on 14/07/2015
» The Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) has cautioned that China's worse-than-expected economic slowdown could pose further downside risks to the already struggling Thai economy.
PM: Help smaller traders
Business, Pathom Sangwongwanich, Published on 25/05/2015
» Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha has called on business leaders to work with the government during these times of economic hardship, especially in helping small and medium businesses.
4% floor seen for H1 GDP growth
Business, Pathom Sangwongwanich, Published on 05/03/2015
» Economic growth of at least 4% is expected in the first half, underpinned by a low base effect from the year-before period, improving domestic consumption and speedier budget disbursement, say economists.