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BAY: US dollar fall to shore up baht in 2020
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee and Pathom Sangwongwanich, Published on 13/12/2019
» The baht's value is expected to continue its upward trend, reaching 29.25 against the US dollar in next year's final quarter as the greenback assumes a path to depreciation, says Bank of Ayudhya (BAY).
Bangkok jumps up cost-of-living table
Business, Published on 12/12/2019
» Bangkok has leapt 43 places and entered the top 50 most expensive locations in the world for the first time, largely because of the strong baht, according a survey by ECA International, which advises on management and compensation for employees being assigned around the world.
Aviation heading for a better year: IATA
Kamolwat Praprutitum, Published on 11/12/2019
» GENEVA: The global airline industry is likely to deliver an improved profit of $29.3 billion next year despite a ‘miserable year’ this year for many airlines, according to the International Air Transport Association (IATA).
All eyes on Lagarde's ECB debut this week
AFP, Published on 09/12/2019
» FRANKFURT AM MAIN - Christine Lagarde delivers her first monetary policy announcements as ECB president on Thursday, with observers set to scrutinise every word for hints of the bank's future direction at a time of stuttering eurozone growth.
Tesco may sell Thailand, Malaysia businesses
Agencies, Published on 09/12/2019
» LONDON: Britain's biggest supermarket chain Tesco said on Sunday it had started a review of its businesses in Thailand and Malaysia, including looking at a possible sale.
Consumer confidence lowest in 67 months
Post Reporters, Published on 06/12/2019
» The consumer confidence index fell to 69.1 in November, the lowest in 67 months, on concerns about politics and the economy, the University of the Thai Chamber of Commerce reported on Friday.
JSCCIB holds out hope for 2020 growth
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 05/12/2019
» Business operators are optimistic about the economic outlook for recovery in 2020, driven by the government's budget disbursement and stimulus measures to beef up investment and consumption.
Border trade, tourism seen as fuel for 2020 growth
Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 04/12/2019
» Business operators are optimistic about the economic outlook recovering for 2020, driven by the government’s budget disbursement and stimulus measures to beef up investment and consumption.
Baht concerns abound
Business, Oranan Paweewun, Somruedi Banchongduang & Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 02/12/2019
» More than two decades ago, the baht suffered heavy devaluation as a result of speculation, forcing Thailand's central bank to de-link the local currency from the US dollar and adopt a managed floating exchange rate.
Oil prices tumble ahead of Opec meeting, global stocks fall
AFP, Published on 30/11/2019
» NEW YORK: Oil prices tumbled Friday on expectations Opec next week won't take aggressive action to boost oil prices, while global equities pulled back on trade war worries.