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Q4 growth slows to 0.6%
Bloomberg News, Published on 17/02/2014
» The economy grew at the slowest pace in almost two years last quarter as political unrest hurt local demand and tourism, increasing pressure on the central bank to cut interest rates and support expansion.
Baht set for worst week of 2014
Bloomberg News, Published on 21/02/2014
» Thailand's baht headed for its worst week this year amid concern prolonged political turmoil will deepen an economic slowdown.
Thai stock rally set to end on crisis
Bloomberg News, Published on 06/03/2014
» The longest rally in Thai stocks since 2012 is poised to end as valuations climb and the nation’s prolonged political crisis derails economic growth, according to Thailand's biggest private money manager.
Thailand to allow foreign IPOs
Bloomberg News, Published on 23/01/2014
» Thailand will allow initial public offerings of foreign companies for the first time as Asia's 11th-largest equity market seeks to compete with Hong Kong and Singapore as a regional hub for stock listings.
Protests sap confidence in economy
Bloomberg News, Published on 05/12/2013
» Thailand’s economy has withstood coups and regime-changing protests for decades, luring manufacturers including Toyota Motor Corp even when turmoil dented stocks and the baht. This time may be tougher, Bloomberg News reports.
Baht rises to 2-week high
Bloomberg News, Published on 11/12/2013
» Thailand's baht rose to a two-week high after Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra dissolved parliament to defuse anti-government protests that are now in their second month in Bangkok.
Baht in record losing streak
Bloomberg News, Published on 02/01/2014
» Thailand's baht fell for an 11th day, the longest losing streak on record, on concern capital outflows will quicken amid prolonged political unrest in the country.
Aberdeen buys Thai stocks
Bloomberg News, Published on 03/01/2014
» The worst start to a year for Thai stocks since at least 1988 spurred Aberdeen Asset Management Plc to buy after valuations fell to the lowest levels in 18 months.
Baht, bonds fall amid political tensions
Bloomberg News, Published on 06/01/2014
» The baht dropped to its lowest level since 2010 as overseas funds pulled cash from Thailand's debt amid the two-month-long political protests that are sapping investor confidence.
Default risk soars, funds pull $4bn
Bloomberg News, Published on 20/01/2014
» The perceived risk of Thailand defaulting on its debt is at its highest since August last year, as anti-government protests prompt money managers to sell off Thai stocks and bonds.