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Fundamentals still sound despite slowdown, says BoT
Business, Pathom Sangwongwanich, Published on 31/08/2013
» Thailand's economic fundamentals remain sound despite a continuous decline in July on the back of a slowdown in private consumption, exports and manufacturing output coupled with a current account deficit, says a Bank of Thailand official.
BoT urges increased reserves
Business, Pathom Sangwongwanich, Published on 06/08/2013
» The Bank of Thailand has asked commercial banks to set aside extra reserves to cushion against global economic uncertainty and the potential decay of debt service ability in the period ahead, says governor Prasarn Trairatvorakul.
Bank of Thailand foresees stronger Q3
Business, Pathom Sangwongwanich, Published on 01/08/2013
» Thai economic growth in the third quarter will likely expand at a higher pace than in the second quarter, as a gradual recovery in developed economies, particularly the US, can help to raise exports, says a Bank of Thailand official.
PDI's zinc outlook murky on back of unfavourable prices
Business, Pathom Sangwongwanich, Published on 24/06/2013
» TAK : The SET-listed Padaeng Industry Plc (PDI), Southeast Asia's sole zinc smelter, says its financial performance has remained weak in the second quarter, as zinc prices are unprofitable.
China, Fed both obstruct Thailand's FDI outlook
Business, Pathom Sangwongwanich, Published on 27/06/2013
» Despite an expected gradual increase in global foreign direct investment (FDI), China's economic slowdown and the retreat of quantitative easing in the US remain hindrances affecting the outlook for foreign inflows to Thailand.
SCB raises growth forecast
Business, Pathom Sangwongwanich, Published on 03/05/2013
» Siam Commercial Bank's Economic Intelligence Center (EIC) has boosted its 2013 economic growth forecast to 5.1% from an earlier 4.9% and expects the baht to range from 28.50 to 29 against the US dollar.
Aapico sure of strong growth
Business, Pathom Sangwongwanich, Published on 29/05/2013
» Aapico Hitech Plc (AH), the SET-listed auto-parts manufacturer expects positive growth for the rest of this year based on the back of solid car sales in the first quarter.
Adapting to change
Business, Pathom Sangwongwanich, Published on 03/06/2013
» Five months after the 300-baht daily minimum wage took effect nationwide, the mileage varies among small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), with some taking a big blow and others feeling only a scratch.
TUF maintains sober Q2 outlook
Business, Pathom Sangwongwanich, Published on 14/05/2013
» Thai Union Frozen Products Plc (TUF), the world's largest tuna company, sees little chance its bottom line will recover in the second quarter, citing high raw material costs and the strong baht.