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Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 15/07/2024
» A 25-year-old woman's struggles with debt of 307,000 baht went viral on social media recently when she asked for advice on how to manage what she owed. She earns 22,000 baht per month, with 6,000 baht going towards rent and 3,000 baht monthly for motorcycle loan payments.
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 13/07/2024
» The Thai economy's lower potential growth, a weaker current account surplus and increased capital outflows are pressuring baht appreciation over the longer term, say economists.
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 12/07/2024
» Thailand's GDP growth is unlikely to increase in the second half of this year as anticipated by the central bank, according to the newly-appointed chairman of the National Economic and Social Development Council (NESDC), the state planning agency.
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 11/07/2024
» Fitch Ratings Thailand downgraded three large local companies in the first half of this year based on their weakened ability to repay debt, attributed to increased financial leverage.
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 10/07/2024
» CIMB Thai Bank (CIMBT) forecasts that the Bank of Thailand is likely to significantly reduce its policy rate by one percentage point between December 2024 and next year, in line with an anticipated cut in the US policy rate.
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 09/07/2024
» SCB X, the financial technology conglomerate and holding company of Siam Commercial Bank, is gearing up to apply for a virtual banking licence from the Bank of Thailand in September.
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 06/07/2024
» The Bank of Thailand anticipates a further decline in the country's household debt-to-GDP ratio, supported by the Thai economic recovery and slower loan growth.
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 02/07/2024
» The manufacturing sector posted its highest growth in a year last month, driven by rising manufacturer confidence, according to S&P Global.
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 27/06/2024
» The Bank of Thailand (BoT) expects slower economic growth in the third and fourth quarters this year on a quarterly basis, citing a high base effect.
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 27/06/2024
» Tris Rating, a Thai credit rating agency, has downgraded several corporate bond issuers since the beginning of this year, attributed to weakened financial conditions as economic growth slows.