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  • BUSINESS

    China worries keep lid on global equity gains

    Business, Published on 25/08/2014

    » Recap: Asian stock markets marched up early last week amid eased concerns over a Russia-Ukraine confrontation and upbeat US economic readings, but a sell-off kicked in on renewed concerns over China's economy after tepid manufacturing figures were released. The Thai stock market stayed firmly above the resistance of 1,550 points on hopes that the economy will recover now that NCPO leader Gen Prayuth Chan-ocha has been chosen as the new prime minister.

  • OPINION

    Puey Ungphakorn's honourable but unfulfilled dream

    News, Somchai Jitsuchon, Published on 20/04/2016

    » 2016 marks the 100th year since the birth of Puey Ungphakorn, top economist and former Bank of Thailand governor. A number of commemorative events were already held, and many more are planned to celebrate this important anniversary in the eyes of many Thais who admire him. But if you ask, you might get different answers as to why he is so hugely admired. He is remembered by some as the founding father of the modern Thai economy; by others as a member of Seri Thai which fought to maintain Thailand's independence during World War II; and yet also as Thammasat University's rector during the troubled time of October 1976, when he had to flee Thailand to live and die in foreign country.

  • ADVANCED NEWS

    Foreign Direct Investment: Charting the future

    Jon Fernquest, Published on 02/02/2012

    » Years of political conflict and recent floods may be cause of reduced foreign investment in Thai economy. Electronics at 25% is important sector to watch.

  • BUSINESS

    Economic outlooks diverging in second quarter

    Business, Published on 24/04/2021

    » It is becoming obvious that the global economy, especially in some of the richer nations, is recovering. Recent indicators such as retail sales, industrial production, purchasing managers' indices and labour market indicators, show good signs of revival.

  • ADVANCED NEWS

    Inflation risk rising

    Jon Fernquest, Published on 24/08/2011

    » With the Thai economy running near full capacity, a sharp rise in wages and government spending may simply be inflated away, providing little benefit.

  • ADVANCED NEWS

    Spa & massage

    Jon Fernquest, Published on 16/04/2012

    » Spas & massage parlours contribute nearly 5 billion baht to the Thai economy with 80% of their customers foreigners. Soaps & beauty products are a rising export industry.

  • ADVANCED NEWS

    Dealing with capital inflows into Thailand when the baht appreciates

    Jon Fernquest, Published on 14/09/2010

    » The US dollar is losing value (weakening, depreciating) while Asian currencies have been gaining value (strengthening, appreciating). This makes Asian exports more expensive which could have a negative effect on the Thai economy.

  • OPINION

    Arkhom risks facing a losing battle

    Oped, Published on 08/10/2020

    » After a month of waiting, Thailand now has a new finance minister -- Arkhom Termpittayapaisith. Thais and the business community have high hopes for the new minister's ability to help stimulate the sagging economy and steer the country's economy out of the Covid-19 crisis.

  • ADVANCED NEWS

    Rice food products

    Jon Fernquest, Published on 07/02/2011

    » Developing innovative new products using Thailand's No. 1 crop export, an ideal way to add value to the Thai economy.

  • BUSINESS

    The world after Covid

    Business, Piyasak Manason, Published on 27/06/2020

    » The second quarter of 2020 has seen a divergence between the investment world and real economic conditions. Despite a recent uptick, the global economy is still contracting: the IMF has just downgraded its global GDP forecast to -4.9% from -3.0%.

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