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Bad loans ready to peak
Business, Pathom Sangwongwanich, Published on 12/08/2016
» The surge in bad loans is expected to peak in the third quarter and take a bite out of commercial banks' quarterly earnings, says a senior central bank official.
Reform plans set to speed up
Business, Chatrudee Theparat, Published on 12/08/2016
» The government is revving up its economic reform plans as part of ongoing efforts to narrow the income gap and spur megaproject development over the next 12 months before the general election.
Agencies crack down on Chinese nominee firms
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 12/08/2016
» The government has revoked the business registration of three tour agencies in Bangkok, ending their juristic person status after Chinese operators were found using fake Thai ID cards to run their businesses in Thailand.
Finance Ministry mulls public input in graft fight
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 12/08/2016
» Corruption levels at each agency under the Finance Ministry will be taken into account when executive reshuffles and promotions are considered, says Finance Minister Apisak Tantivorawong.
Central focuses on Vietnam
Business, Pitsinee Jitpleecheep, Published on 12/08/2016
» Central Group, the country's biggest retail conglomerate, plans to expand its retail, hospitality and property development businesses in Vietnam.
Minor posts 60% profit surge in first half
Business, Published on 12/08/2016
» SET-listed Minor International Plc (MINT) reported a 60% rise in net profit to 4.3 billion baht during the first six months of the year, driven by restaurant and hospitality businesses.
Gold demand jumps 15% in Q2 amid global turmoil
Business, AFP, Published on 12/08/2016
» London: Demand for gold soared in the second quarter as investors sheltered from global turmoil including Brexit, the World Gold Council said yesterday.
Post-Brexit offshore fund inflows to strengthen the baht
Business, Published on 12/08/2016
» Kasikornbank (KBank) has revised upward its year-end forecast for the baht to 35.50 against the US dollar from the prior 36.20, citing a wave of offshore fund inflows in the wake of Brexit.