9 Apr 2024

Financial Markets

The Baht hit an almost 6-month low while the SET dropped over-week

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5 Apr 2024

Thai Economy

KR-ECI remains static for the third consecutive month in March 2024 amid growing concern about energy costs

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5 Apr 2024

Thai Economy

Inflation in March 2024 remained negative for the sixth consecutive month, but it is expected to turn positive in May (Business Brief No.4053)

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2 Apr 2024

Thai Economy

Although household debt in 2024 may have slowed down, the household debt-to- GDP ratio is projected to remain high at 90.7% (Current Issue No.3479)

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1 Apr 2024

International Economy

ASEAN-China Economic Update, April 2024 (Business Brief No.4051)

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1 Apr 2024

Financial Markets

The Baht hit a new 5-month low before rebounding, while the SET remained fluctuated and dropped over-week

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29 Mar 2024

Thai Economy

A minimum wage hike to THB 400 per day in 10 major tourism cities to affect hotels’ operating costs (Current Issue No.3478)

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29 Mar 2024

International Economy

Vietnam’s economy in 1Q24 grew at a slower rate of 5.66% YoY, with full-year growth projected at 5.8-6.0%, driven primarily by exports (Business Brief No.4050)

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26 Mar 2024

Thai Economy

Thai exports grew for the seventh consecutive month of 3.6% YoY in February 2024, supported chiefly by gold shipments (Business Brief No.4049)

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6 Feb 2024

Thai Economy

KR-ECI for January 2024 remained unchanged at 38.8 while households started to be worried about energy bills, and the 3-month Expected KR-ECI was still at 40.5

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5 Feb 2024

Thai Economy

Businesses facing labor shortages as Thailand transitions into a super-aged society (Current Issue No.3453)

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5 Feb 2024

Thai Economy

Thailand sees negative inflation for fourth consecutive month in January 2024 but has not yet fallen into deflation (Business Brief No.4034 Full Ed.)

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5 Feb 2024

Thai Economy

Four challenging trends for the Thai economy and business, at risk of slower growth if adjustments are not expedited (Current Issue No.3454)

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5 Feb 2024

Financial Markets

The Baht strengthened in line with the rebound in the SET at the end of the week

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2 Feb 2024

Financial Institutions

The MPC is expected to maintain its policy rate at 2.50% in its meeting slated for February 7, 2024, and there is a higher possibility that the rate will be cut during 2H24 (Business Brief No.4033)

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31 Jan 2024

Thai Economy

Chinese New Year 2024: Spending by Bangkok residents projected to increase about 1.5 percent YoY (Current Issue No.3451)

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30 Jan 2024

International Economy

Fed is expected to keep its policy rate steady at 5.25-5.50% before hiking the rate 3-4 times during 2024 (Business Brief No.4032)

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12 Jan 2024

Econ Digest

กระแสรถไฟฟ้าไทยมาแรง กระทบการผลิตรถใช้น้ำมันแค่ไหน?

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8 Jan 2024

Thai Economy

KR-ECI fell slightly in December 2023 as households incurred more expenditures during the year-end festive season

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8 Jan 2024

Financial Markets

The Baht hit a 2-week low while the SET rose in the first week of 2024

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2 Jan 2024

Financial Markets

The Baht strengthened while the SET surged in the final week of 2023

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26 Dec 2023

Financial Markets

The Baht rebounded later in the week while the SET closed above 1,400 points

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18 Dec 2023

Financial Markets

The Baht strengthened while the SET rose after the FOMC meeting

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14 Dec 2023

Econ Digest

The Fed held its policy rates unchanged at 5.25-5.50% as expected, and signaled three rate cuts next year, up from the previous estimate.

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12 Dec 2023

Financial Markets

The Baht weakened while the SET index closed near last week’s level

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12 Dec 2023

Econ Digest

KResearch projects the Thai economy to grow by 3.1% in 2024, and by 3.6% if the digital wallet measure is implemented.

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8 Dec 2023

International Economy

FOMC Meeting, December 12-13, 2023: Fed likely to hold its policy rate steady at 5.25-5.50 percent (Business Brief No.4028)

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7 Dec 2023

Thai Economy

KR-ECI increased for the third consecutive month in November 2023, thanks to the government measures

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27 Nov 2023

Financial Markets

The Baht weakened while the SET dropped over-week

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27 Nov 2023

Econ Digest

MPC Meeting, November 29, 2023: Policy rate will likely be maintained at 2.50%, and this rate may be kept steady throughout 2024

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21 Nov 2023

Thai Economy

Thai economy grew less than expected at 1.5 percent YoY in 3Q23 KResearch revises its 2023 growth forecast for the Thai economy down to 2.5 percent (Business Brief No.4024)

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21 Nov 2023

Econ Digest

Carbon Footprint...A starting point for reducing greenhouse gas emissions that “anyone can do”

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20 Nov 2023

Financial Markets

The Baht strengthened in line with the rising SET

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13 Nov 2023

Financial Markets

The Baht tumbled while the SET dropped over-week

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6 Nov 2023

Financial Markets

The Baht and the SET rose over-week

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3 Nov 2023

Thai Economy

KR-ECI in October 2023 improved for the second consecutive month, driven by ongoing government measures

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3 Nov 2023

Econ Digest

KR-ECI in October 2023 improved, driven by ongoing government measures

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2 Nov 2023

Econ Digest

The Fed held its policy rates unchanged at 5.25-5.50% as expected, but keeps door open to further rate hikes

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30 Oct 2023

International Economy

Fed is expected to hold its policy rate steady at 5.25-5.50 percent at the FOMC meeting on October 31 - November 1, 2023 (Business Brief No.4023 Full Ed.)

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25 Oct 2023

Econ Digest

KResearch views that Renewable Energy Certificates – a green power alternative – will continue to grow amid demand outpacing supply

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18 Oct 2023

Econ Digest

Extension of visa-free stay for Russian tourists in Thailand sets to bolster arrivals during the rest of 2023

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16 Oct 2023

Financial Markets

The Baht strengthened while the SET rose over-week

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12 Oct 2023

International Economy

Vietnam’s economy projected to grow 4.8-5.0% in 2023, lower than its government’s target of 6.0% (Business Brief No.4020)

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12 Oct 2023

Econ Digest

Vietnam’s economy…Projected to grow 4.8-5.0% in 2023, lower than its government’s target of 6.0%

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10 Oct 2023

Thai Economy

Bangkokians’ spending on Kin Jae to grow by 3.5 percent in 2023, due in part to rising prices of Jae food compared to the previous year (Current Issue No.3438)

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10 Oct 2023

Econ Digest

Bangkokians’ spending during the Vegetarian Festival to grow by 3.5% in 2023, due in part to rise in vegetarian prices as compared to last year’s festival

18 Sep 2023

International Economy

Fed is expected to hold its policy rate steady at 5.25-5.50 percent at the FOMC meeting on September 19-20, 2023 (Business Brief No.4016 Full Ed.)

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18 Sep 2023

Financial Markets

The Baht hit an over 9-month low while the SET continued to drop over-week

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13 Sep 2023

Thai Economy

Financial sector can help the silver age prepare for a more stable life (Current Issue No.3432 Full Ed.)

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13 Sep 2023

Econ Digest

KResearch views that the financial sector can help the silver age prepare for a more stable life

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11 Sep 2023

Financial Markets

The Baht weakened while the SET dropped over-week

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5 Sep 2023

Thai Economy

KR-ECI was stable in August 2023 amid uncertainties surrounding the Thai economy Clarity on the government’s formation may lead to an improved outlook towards the economy and household livelihoods going forward

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4 Sep 2023

Financial Markets

The Baht strengthened while the SET closed near last week’s level

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30 Aug 2023

Econ Digest

BRICS pursues a bigger role in the global economy amid intensified geopolitical tensions

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30 Aug 2023

Econ Digest

Restaurant business in 2023 is expected to expand by 7.1%YoY…Food waste management will help reduce costs and achieve the net zero goal

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29 Aug 2023

International Economy

BRICS pursues a bigger role in the global arena, drawing interest from emerging economies amid intensified geopolitical tensions (Current Issue No.3430 Full Ed.)

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3 Aug 2023

Econ Digest

Measures to sustainably solve household debt problems

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24 Jul 2023

International Economy

FOMC meeting, July 25-26, 2023: Policy rate likely be raised by 0.25% (Business Brief No.4011)

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24 Jul 2023

Financial Markets

The Baht pared gains somewhat at the end of the week while the SET continued to rise over-week

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24 Jul 2023

Econ Digest

FOMC meeting, July 25-26, 2023: Policy rate likely be raised by 0.25%

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19 Jul 2023

Econ Digest

Thailand…ready to cope with CBAM measures with financial support…helping entrepreneurs

KResearch maintains Thailand’s 2023 GDP growth forecast at 3.7% and sees the new government’s formation and China’s economic recovery as uncertain factors for the Thai economy in the second half of 2023... Read more

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7 Jul 2023

Econ Digest

KR-ECI remained stable in June 2023, Thai households were less concerned about product prices and expenses but were more worried about income and savings

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6 Jul 2023

Thai Economy

KR-ECI remained stable in June 2023; Thai households were less concerned about product prices and expenses but were more worried about income and savings

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6 Jul 2023

Econ Digest

Household debt in 1Q23 stood at 90.6% of GDP, but Thailand must accelerate the implementation of sustainable measures to reduce household debt

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5 Jul 2023

Econ Digest

Thailand’s fruit exports to expand in 2023, but various pressures should be monitored

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4 Jul 2023

Thai Economy

Household debt, 1Q23: Declining to 90.6% of GDP, but Thailand must accelerate the implementation of sustainable measures to reduce household debt (Current Issue No.3419 Full Ed.)

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3 Jul 2023

Financial Markets

The Baht hit a 7-month low while the SET rebounded to close at over 1,500 points.

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9 Jun 2023

Econ Digest

FOMC meeting, June 13-14, 2023: Fed officials may not be unanimous in holding the policy rate at 5.00-5.25%

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6 Jun 2023

Financial Markets

The Baht rebounded while the SET closed near last week’s level

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1 Jun 2023

Econ Digest

The MPC voted unanimously to raise the policy rate by 0.25% as expected, while maintaining the forecast of Thai economic growth for 2023 at 3.6%

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30 May 2023

Thai Economy

Anemic global economy pressured Thai exports to contract further at 7.6% YoY in April….International trade will present another important challenge for the new government (Business Brief No.4006 Full Ed.)

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29 May 2023

Thai Economy

Bolstering labor productivity at a faster rate than the increase in minimum wage rate may be an appropriate approach (Business Brief No.4005 Full Ed.)

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29 May 2023

International Economy

The recent G7 summit focused on intensified geopolitical conflicts (Current Issue No.3413)

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29 May 2023

Financial Markets

The Baht continued to weaken while the SET rose over-week

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26 May 2023

Financial Markets

Baht’s volatility: Markets await assessment on Thai politics and US interest rate outlook (Current Issue No.3411 Full Ed.)

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24 May 2023

Econ Digest

MPC is expected to raise its policy rate by 0.25% at its meeting scheduled for May 31, 2023

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23 May 2023

Financial Institutions

MPC meeting on May 31, 2023 MPC is expected to raise its policy rate by 0.25 percent to 2.00 percent – possibly the last rate hike in this cycle (Business Brief No.4004 Full Ed.)

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15 May 2023

Thai Economy

Short- to medium-term economic challenges await the new government (Business Brief No.4003)

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9 May 2023

Econ Digest

Hotel and restaurant businesses face high costs, while revenues have not fully recovered

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8 May 2023

Financial Markets

The Baht hit an over 3-week high ahead of the FOMC meeting while the SET rose over-week

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6 May 2023

Econ Digest

The Fed raised the policy rate by 0.25% to 5.00-5.25%, which is expected to affect the Thai economy through a slowdown in exports

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3 May 2023

Econ Digest

G7 summit: Joins forces to drive climate goals

3 Apr 2023

Thai Economy

Songkran 2023 celebrations to resume after three quiet years; Thai tourists expected to make more than 5.1 million domestic trips (Current Issue No.3396)

20 Mar 2023

International Economy

The FOMC meeting on March 21-22, 2023…The Fed is set to raise its policy rate by 0.25 percent The Fed is also expected to signal the recent US bank collapses will not cause broader systemic woes (Business Brief No.3994)

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13 Mar 2023

Financial Markets

The Baht weakened further while the SET dropped for five consecutive weeks

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7 Mar 2023

Financial Markets

The Baht fluctuated while the SET dropped for four consecutive weeks

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3 Mar 2023

Econ Digest

Thai exports in January 2023 remained under pressure from the global economic slowdown, contracting for the fourth consecutive month, down by 4.5%YoY

Thai exports in January 2023 remained under pressure from the global economic slowdown, contracting for the fourth consecutive month, down by 4.5%YoY ... Read more

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2 Mar 2023

Thai Economy

Thai exports contracted for the fourth consecutive month in January 2023, by 4.5 percent YoY, due to ongoing pressure from the global economic slowdown (Business Brief No.3993)

Thai exports contracted for the fourth consecutive month in January 2023, by 4.5 percent YoY, due to ongoing pressure from the global economic slowdown ... Read more

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1 Mar 2023

Econ Digest

The enforcement of Euro 5 emission standard on newly manufactured vehicles will be postponed

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27 Feb 2023

Financial Markets

The Baht faced sell-offs while the SET dropped for three consecutive weeks

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23 Feb 2023

Econ Digest

Household debt…Implications for long-term consumption trends

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21 Feb 2023

Financial Institutions

Overall household debt set to drop to 84.0-86.5 percent of GDP in 2023…High debt burdens continue to limit future consumption growth (Current Issue No.3383)

KResearch conducted a study on the effects of high household debt in Thailand and found results that are consistent with those of the Bank for International Settlement (BIS). As evidenced, increasing household debt has a positive impact on consumption in the short term, but will reduce the potential... Read more

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21 Feb 2023

Econ Digest

Thailand’s GDP expected to show continued growth in 2023 despite the fact the Thai economy grew less than expected in 4Q2022

Thailand’s GDP expected to show continued growth in 2023 despite the fact the Thai economy grew less than expected in 4Q2022... Read more

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20 Feb 2023

Thai Economy

Thai economy grew less than expected in 4Q22. KResearch, however, maintains our 2023 growth forecast for the Thai economy at 3.7% (Business Brief No.3992)

Thai economy grew less than expected in 4Q22. KResearch, however, maintains our 2023 growth forecast for the Thai economy at 3.7%, supported chiefly by tourism even as Thai exports will likely be pressured by the slowing global economy... Read more

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20 Feb 2023

Financial Markets

The Baht weakened further while the SET continued to drop over-week

The Fed decided to raise its policy rate by only 0.25% as expected at the FOMC meeting on January 31 - February 1, 2023... Read more

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1 Feb 2023

Econ Digest

Virtual bank, providing financial service through technology to meet more customer needs

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16 Jan 2023

Financial Markets

The Baht strengthened while the SET dropped over-week

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13 Jan 2023

Thai Economy

Thailand’s 2023 GDP growth projected at 3.7% due to China’s reopening (Business Brief No.3986)

Around 25.5 million foreign tourists set to visit Thailand and Thai exports projected to shrink only 0.5% in 2023, thanks to China’s early reopening while global inflation may decline slower than expected ... Read more

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12 Jan 2023

Thai Economy

Chinese New Year 2023: Bangkokians’ spending projected to grow for the first time in three years, amid cautious spending (Current Issue No.3381)

Based on its survey findings, KResearch views that Chinese New Year in 2023 will likely see brighter prospects compared to last year, driven by the easing of the COVID-19 situation and the “Shop Dee Mee Khuen” (shop and payback) scheme. However, consumers’ spending behavior must be adjusted to accom... Read more

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9 Jan 2023

Financial Markets

The Baht hit a 10-month high while the SET pared gains at the end of the week

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2 Jan 2023

Financial Markets

The Baht hit its 8-month high while the SET rose in the first week of 2022

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30 Dec 2022

Financial Institutions

Online payment sees continual growth; business expansion among service providers remains a key challenge (Current Issue No.3378)

KResearch is of the view that online payment among Thai consumers will likely see further expansion. In 2023, the share of payments via internet banking, mobile banking and e-money may reach 95 percent of total payment transactions. The volume is projected to be 36,510 - 37,970 million transactions,... Read more

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29 Dec 2022

International Economy

Second year of China-Lao PDR high-speed railway…to benefit from China’s relaxation of zero-Covid measures

While the China-Lao PDR high-speed railway is entering its second year of operation, transport of goods between southern China and ASEAN is expected to become more active. China’s potential reopening following positive signals on gradual relaxation of its zero-COVID measures will generate greater be... Read more

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27 Dec 2022

Thai Economy

Thai exports projected to shrink at 1.5% in 2023 amid weak demand in trade partners and declining global commodity prices (Business Brief No.3985)

Thailand’s export growth has slowed down substantially during 2H22 due to a number of factors. These include the high base of 2H21 and a noticeable weakness in demand seen in various export markets. As a result, Thai shipments contracted for the second consecutive month in November 2022 by 6.0 perce... Read more

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26 Dec 2022

Financial Markets

The Baht fluctuated amid its appreciation trend while the SET surged during the final week of 2022

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21 Dec 2022

Financial Institutions

Outlook for Thai Banks in 2023… Bracing for change in the financial landscape (Current Issue No. 3373)

In 2022, Thai banks have operated business amid numerous challenges. These include debt resolution for pandemic-stricken borrowers; change from broad-based measures issued by the policymakers in support of financial institutions which provide assistance to borrowers to specific measures which are gr... Read more

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19 Dec 2022

Financial Markets

The Baht weakened while gains on the SET were capped at the end of the week

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12 Dec 2022

Financial Markets

The Baht weakened after Fed remained hawkish in taming inflation while the SET continued to drop

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5 Dec 2022

Financial Markets

The Baht was volatile while the SET dropped over-week

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28 Nov 2022

Financial Institutions

MPC meeting, Nov. 30, 2022 Policy likely to be raised by another 0.25% to 1.25% amid elevated inflationary pressures while economic recovery is on track (Business Brief No.3982)

MPC meeting, Nov. 30, 2022 Policy likely to be raised by another 0.25% to 1.25% amid elevated inflationary pressures while economic recovery is on track ... Read more

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28 Nov 2022

Financial Markets

The Baht hit a 5-1/2 month high while the SET rose over-week

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24 Nov 2022

Financial Institutions

2022…Another challenging year for investment in risk assets (Current Issue No.3365)

Fast approaching is the last month of 2022, a year in which Thailand’s economy has bottomed out following the years-long impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic. In principle, the economic recovery should be a supporting factor for investment in risk assets. In fact, however, overall investment has proven ... Read more

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21 Nov 2022

Financial Institutions

Increased competition seen in deposit market (Current Issue No.3364)

The Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) began raising its policy rates at the August and September 2022 meetings by 0.25 percent each, bringing the current policy rate to 1.00 percent. However, most large commercial banks did not hike their interest rates immediately and waited until October 2022, parti... Read more

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