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Export recovery poised to continue, says BoT
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 30/01/2021
» Exports are expected to continue improving, following the return to growth in December, the first uptick in 10 months, supported by higher demand from trading partners and better global trade sentiment, says the Bank of Thailand.
BoT: 2.5% growth in 2019 likely
Business, Oranan Paweewun, Published on 31/12/2019
» Thailand's economic growth is expected to close at 2.5% in the October-to-December quarter, leading the full-year figure to achieve the central bank's forecast of 2.5%, though risk remains to the downside, says a senior official.
KBank sees strong baht until year-end
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 26/07/2019
» The baht is expected to remain firm to the US dollar for the remainder of this year as offshore funds continue flowing into long-term Thai bonds, even though the Bank of Thailand recently imposed measures to curb the inflows, says a Kasikornbank (KBank) senior executive.
Bank of Thailand sees export contraction in Q2
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 29/06/2019
» The Bank of Thailand has grown more pessimistic, reckoning that the export contraction will extend into the second quarter because of intensifying trade tension between the US and China.
Quarterly outlook perks up, BoT says
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 01/06/2019
» Economic conditions are expected to improve this quarter because of a smaller export contraction and positive domestic demand in April, says the Bank of Thailand.
BoT hopeful of Q4 GDP boost
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 29/12/2018
» The country's positive economic momentum was likely maintained during the fourth quarter of 2018, helping full-year growth stay on track as forecast, says a senior official at the Bank of Thailand.
BoT pours cold water on export view
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 01/11/2018
» The Bank of Thailand has grown more pessimistic about the prospects of achieving its export growth forecast of 9% this year as the intensifying trade dispute between the world's top economies dampens global demand.
Trade jitters set tone again
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee and Darana Chudasri, Published on 04/08/2018
» Recap: Fear of an escalating trade dispute between the US and China has returned now that Beijing has vowed to retaliate if Washington imposes new penalties. The dollar continues to rise and the yuan is moving in the opposite direction, keeping markets on edge.
Q2 showing likely eclipsed Q1
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 01/08/2018
» The country's second-quarter economic growth outpaced the 4.8% rate in the first quarter, propelled by robust exports and stronger domestic investment and consumption, says a senior central bank official.
Economists see range of 3.9-4.1% for Q1
Business, Oranan Paweewun, Published on 18/05/2018
» Thailand's economic growth momentum is believed to have continued in the January-March quarter, but economists are divided on whether the growth rate outpaced the fourth quarter's 4%.