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Warning over fallout from tariffs court case
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Nareerat Wiriyapong and Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 16/01/2026
» Business executives warn of renewed turbulence if the US Supreme Court eventually rules against President Donald Trump in a high-profile case challenging the legality of his global import tariffs, saying uncertainties would mar economic sentiment.
Economists back Bank of Thailand's autonomy
Business, Nareerat Wiriyapong & Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 08/05/2024
» The Bank of Thailand (BoT) must be independent to pursue its role of maintaining economic stability, say economists, noting that interest rates have a minimal impact on increasing economic growth, but could affect the stability of the baht and cause household debt to rise.
Central bank leaves interest rates unchanged
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang & Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 19/12/2024
» The Bank of Thailand has kept its policy rate unchanged at 2.25% as widely expected, following a surprise cut in October, preserving policy space amidst growing uncertainties ahead.
Both ttb and KTB deny reported merger rumours
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang and Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 22/03/2025
» TMBThanachart Bank (ttb) has denied rumours of a potential merger with Krungthai Bank (KTB), noting its two largest shareholders are private companies that hold a combined stake greater than that of the government sector.
Baht dips on US inflation figures
Business, Nareerat Wiriyapong and Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 15/02/2024
» The baht, which slipped below 36 to the US dollar on Wednesday, is likely to depreciate further as US inflation was higher than forecast, prompting the market to believe the Federal Reserve might delay its first interest rate cut beyond May, as expected earlier.
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.
Markets spooked by Deutsche Bank
Business, Nareerat Wiriyapong and Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 28/03/2023
» Analysts have raised concerns about the growing risk of a Deutsche Bank collapse, reigniting fears about a widening banking crisis, though they said the potential impact on the Thai banking sector would be limited.
Baht dips further to 37 per dollar
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang and Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 04/10/2023
» The baht continues to weaken against the US currency, falling to 37.04 per dollar as the US bond yield rises in line with improving economic data.
KKP wary on baht outlook despite uptick
Business, Nareerat Wiriyapong and Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 07/06/2024
» The baht has posted a short-term gain, rising to a two-week high of stronger than 36.5 to the dollar on Thursday, but Kiatnakin Phatra Financial Group (KKP) warns the Thai currency could depreciate because of Thailand's structural problems.
Baht at 19-month high against US dollar
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang and Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 24/09/2024
» The baht surged to a 19-month high against the dollar, driven by a weaker US currency and profit-taking in gold.