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Asian shares poised for best February on record
Business, Nuntawun PolkuamdeeNareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 28/02/2026
» RECAP: Asian shares were mixed yesterday as concerns about technology company valuations and geopolitical hotspots weighed on sentiment. But the MSCI Asia Pacific Index has gained 7.1% this month, making it the best February performance on record.
Pundits upbeat on monetary-fiscal fusing
Business, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 27/02/2026
» The Bank of Thailand's rate cut this week, earlier than analysts expected, is a "positive surprise" sending a signal that monetary and fiscal policies should work more coherently from now on to prop up a subdued economy, note analysts.
SCB predicts gradual baht decline
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 27/02/2026
» Siam Commercial Bank (SCB) expects the baht to gradually weaken against the US dollar, reaching 33 baht per dollar in the fourth quarter of this year, driven by a combination of domestic and external factors.
Two banks cut lending interest rates
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 27/02/2026
» In response to the Bank of Thailand's policy rate cut on Wednesday, Bangkok Bank (BBL) and the Bank for Agriculture and Agricultural Cooperatives (BAAC) yesterday announced a reduction to their lending interest rates of 0.1 percentage points per year.
BoT slashes rate in surprise move to support economy
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang and Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 26/02/2026
» The Bank of Thailand believes the cycle of policy rate cuts has ended, with Wednesday's reduction deemed sufficient to support the Thai economy.
Monetary Policy Committee policy rate likely to remain unchanged
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 25/02/2026
» The Bank of Thailand's Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) is expected to keep the policy rate unchanged at Wednesday's meeting, supported by stronger economic growth than forecast and an improving political outlook.
BoT upgrades Thai GDP forecast after robust Q4
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 25/02/2026
» The Bank of Thailand is upbeat about the country's growth prospects, projecting GDP expansion of 1.9% this year, up from its previous estimate of 1.5%, after the economy grew stronger than forecast in the fourth quarter of last year.
Thai growth upgraded after strong Q4
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 24/02/2026
» Three bank-affiliated research centres have upgraded their forecasts for Thailand's economic growth this year to around 2%, supported by a stronger-than-expected performance in the final quarter of 2025 and greater confidence in the new government.
Aberdeen bullish on local equities post-election
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 24/02/2026
» Aberdeen Asset Management has adopted a bullish stance on Thai equities following the recent election, noting political clarity and improving stability could pave the way for renewed foreign inflows and a recovery in the benchmark index to 1,500 points.
Using credit scores to gauge interest
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 23/02/2026
» For decades, Thai banks have relied on borrowers' monthly income to decide how much interest they should pay on personal loans. Now an individual's credit score can help determine interest rates, a shift that could reshape how consumers borrow and how banks manage risk.