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Industrial decline forcing Thais into service jobs
Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 08/01/2026
» The Bank of Thailand (BoT) has expressed concern over the weakening income outlook in the labour market, as an industrial slowdown continues to push workers into the service sector.
Economy records tepid October
Business, Post Reporters, Published on 29/11/2025
» The Thai economy posted modest month-on-month growth in October and is expected to gain momentum in the short term, supported by a gradual revival in industrial production, steady tourism expansion, and continued growth in electronic product exports, according to the central bank.
Thai woes deepen as central bank warns of Q3 GDP contraction
Bloomberg News, Published on 22/10/2025
» The Bank of Thailand (BoT) warned the tariff-hit country is suffering a deeper-than-expected downturn, with the economy having likely posted its first quarterly contraction since the end of 2022.
Thai household debt drops to 5-year low as new loans shrink
Reuters, Published on 30/06/2025
» Thailand’s household debt level fell to the lowest since early 2020 after lenders tightened new loan approvals and government unveiled measures to provide relief to millions of borrowers.
Analysts advise investors to steer clear of troubled Dusit
Business, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 30/05/2025
» Investors are recommended to avoid Dusit Thani (DUSIT) as troubles at the SET-listed hospitality group linger after a shareholders meeting this week blocked the appointment of four directors, sounding an alarm about internal conflicts among major shareholders.
Bank of Thailand slashes tourism forecast
Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 21/05/2025
» The Bank of Thailand has slashed its forecast for Chinese tourist arrivals this year by 2 million, or nearly 30%, reducing its projection for total foreign arrivals in 2025.
Earthquake set to worsen tourism market
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 01/04/2025
» The Bank of Thailand believes the earthquake will further slow the already sluggish recovery of the property sector and impact foreign tourist arrivals.
Central bank intervenes to steady baht
Reuters, Published on 24/04/2024
» The Bank of Thailand (BoT) says it has intervened in currency markets at times to ease any excessive moves in the baht, adding that the current policy rate is robust and conducive to economic recovery.
Keeping rate steady creates policy optionality - central bank
Reuters, Published on 24/04/2024
» Thailand's current policy interest rate settings were robust and can handle future risks to the economy, the central bank said on Wednesday, amid continued pressure from the government to lower borrowing costs and help jumpstart sluggish growth.
Women embrace Airbnb
Business, Published on 10/04/2019
» Women renting out their properties on Airbnb in Thailand earned a combined 2.8 billion baht in 2018, a 45% increase from the previous year, according to the accommodation sharing service. The number of female Airbnb hosts in Thailand also grew by 22% in 2018, it said.