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Influx seen boosting economy
Business, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 27/02/2024
» Thailand's tourism upturn should get a boost from China's launch of measures to boost its economy, with more Chinese travellers expected to arrive in Thailand to drive the Thai economy to growth of at least 3% this year, analysts say.
Analysts trim Thai growth outlook
Business, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 24/02/2024
» Despite two anticipated interest rate cuts this year, analysts are downgrading Thailand's economic growth outlook, citing lower tourism revenue and increasing uncertainty surrounding the digital wallet policy.
Traders predict domestic gold price bump in May
Business, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 14/02/2024
» Domestic gold prices, which peaked at 34,550 baht per baht-weight during the Chinese New Year, should be on an uptrend again in May when the Federal Reserve is expected to start cutting US interest rates, pushing global prices to US$2,100 per ounce, say traders.
Fitch: BoT to postpone rate cuts until H2
Business, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 31/01/2024
» Despite political pressure, analysts expect the Bank of Thailand to refrain from cutting interest rates until the second half of this year, in line with predictions for the US Federal Reserve, saying it is too early to consider monetary easing now.
Chinese rebound helps hoteliers
Business, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 27/12/2023
» Chinese tourist arrivals are recovering at a faster pace this month and the momentum is expected to persist through to Chinese New Year on Feb 10, helping local hotels during the high season, say analysts.
Analysts see limited upside for SET
Business, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 15/12/2023
» Analysts welcomed clear signs from the US Federal Reserve regarding an economic soft landing and three interest rate cuts in 2024, which caused the Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET) to rebound amid bullish global market sentiment.
Pundits say SET index could slip below 1,300
Business, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 14/12/2023
» The Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET) index, which plunged to a three-year low on Wednesday, could slip further to below 1,300 points in the near term as foreign funds continue to exit, say analysts.
Pundits fret over impact of China's decline on Thailand
Business, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 12/12/2023
» Analysts are expressing concerns over China's weakening economy, saying the mainland's slowdown and rising US-China tension could impact Thailand on exports, tourism, direct investment and property.
Global slowdown threatens Thai growth
Business, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 06/12/2023
» Although the Bank of Thailand's revised GDP growth forecast of 3.2-3.8% next year is possible, analysts are warning that an economic slowdown in China and the US means downside risks remain, while the effectiveness of government stimulus to ignite the economy is questioned.
BoT seen cutting rates in H2, 2024
Business, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 05/12/2023
» The Bank of Thailand is projected to start cutting interest rates in the second half of 2024, in line with similar moves by the US Federal Reserve, say analysts, as the domestic economy needs more support to drive growth next year.