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Research houses ponder potential 'lost decade'
Business, Published on 29/03/2025
» Thailand’s structural issues are expected to put prolonged pressure on the country’s real estate sector, raising concerns about a potential “lost decade” for the industry, according to several local research centres.
Call for action on real estate loans
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 28/05/2024
» The National Economic and Social Development Council (NESDC), the state planning unit, has urged financial institutions to adopt proactive policies in restructuring real estate loans following a sharp rise in the rate of non-performing loans (NPLs) for this type of credit.
The lowdown on the 1997 financial crisis
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Wichit Chantanusornsiri and Kanana Katharangsiporn, Published on 12/02/2024
» The 1997 Tom Yam Kung crisis was triggered by excessive loan extension by financial institutions and the liberalisation of the country's financial market, allowing Thai commercial banks to borrow money from foreign financial institutions to provide loans to businesses, says Sanan Angubolkul, chairman of the Thai Chamber of Commerce.
Asia follows Wall Street down, SET falls below 1,600
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 11/03/2023
» RECAP: Asian shares slumped on Friday, with the SET closing below 1,600 points, following a sharp decline on Wall Street amid concern that pockets of trouble in the US banking sector could portend broader dangers.
Caught in a vicious currency cycle
Business, Post Reporters, Published on 03/10/2022
» Industry leaders have called on the government and related authorities to do more to prevent the depreciation of the baht and mitigate the impact of the Bank of Thailand's latest policy rate hike.
Dealing with the dark side
Business, Suchit Leesa-nguansuk, Published on 03/03/2022
» Faster internet connections and emerging online technology are a boon for many children who are able to gain new knowledge and can easily interact with others around the globe, but this online exposure can also give rise to child abuse, bullying and exploitation to an alarming degree.
Hoping for a return to normalcy
Business, Post Reporters, Published on 31/01/2022
» The first local transmission of Omicron confirmed in Thailand on Dec 20 last year prompted the government to abruptly suspend new registrations for quarantine-free entry into the country and raise the Covid-19 alert to level 4 amid fears over the highly contagious variant.
What Does Inflation Mean for U.S. Businesses? For Some, Bigger Profits
Business, Theo Francis & Kristin Broughton, Published on 16/11/2021
» Companies are paying higher wages, spending more for materials and absorbing record freight costs, pushing up economic inflation gauges. They are also reporting some of their best profitability in years.
Variety of tactics to prevent SME loans from turning sour
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 27/10/2020
» Despite being overshadowed by large conglomerates in size and financial stature, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) have long been the backbone of Thailand's economy, helping to fuel the engine of growth for decades.
Living on borrowed time
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Dusida Worrachaddejchai & Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 05/10/2020
» Fears of a debt tsunami are amplifying with debt relief measures by the Bank of Thailand set to expire later this month. Suffering businesses are urging an extension to avoid shouldering a mountain of debt that could make them go under.