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Econ Digest

11 Jul 2023

Econ Digest

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

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

17 Apr 2023

Econ Digest

Open the horizon of fiscal measures to stimulate the economy via funds transfer

Open the horizon of fiscal measures to stimulate the economy via funds transfer ... Read more

12 Apr 2023

Econ Digest

PM2.5 crisis could get worse if not addressed quickly

PM2.5 crisis could get worse if not addressed quickly... Read more

11 Apr 2023

Econ Digest

Despite surging car bookings at 2023 Bangkok International Motor Show, annual car sales still need to be monitored

Despite surging car bookings at 2023 Bangkok International Motor Show, annual car sales still need to be monitored ... Read more

11 Apr 2023

Econ Digest

KR-ECI fell in March 2023 as Thai households became more concerned about their debt service burden

KR-ECI fell in March 2023 as Thai households became more concerned about their debt service burden ... Read more

3 Apr 2023

Econ Digest

Thai rice and cassava prices projected to increase during 2023, supported by demand from China’s reopening

Thai rice and cassava prices projected to increase during 2023, supported by demand from China’s reopening... Read more

28 Mar 2023

Econ Digest

Amid reduced inflationary pressure, the MPC is expected to raise its policy rate by 0.25% to 1.75% at its meeting on March 29, 2023, possibly the last rate hike in this cycle

Amid reduced inflationary pressure, the MPC is expected to raise its policy rate by 0.25% to 1.75% at its meeting on March 29, 2023, possibly the last rate hike in this cycle ... Read more

17 Mar 2023

Econ Digest

Housing market in 2023…Respondents intend to purchase homes, but will change their plans in line with economic conditions

Housing market in 2023…Respondents intend to purchase homes, but will change their plans in line with economic conditions... Read more

15 Mar 2023

Econ Digest

China’s “Two Sessions” meeting ended with focus on stabilizing growth and achieving technological self-reliance

จีนปิดฉากประชุม 2 สภา ปี 66 มุ่งเน้นการเติบโตอย่างมีเสถียรภาพและพึ่งพาตนเองในด้านเทคโนโลยี... Read more

15 Mar 2023

Econ Digest

Are measures to cope with US bank failures called bank bailouts?

Are measures to cope with US bank failures called bank bailouts?... Read more

14 Mar 2023

Econ Digest

How much will the US bank collapse affect Thailand?

How much will the US bank collapse affect Thailand? ... Read more

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

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

14 Feb 2023

Econ Digest

Thailand’s economic recovery trend boosted the KR-ECI up in January 2023, with Thai households’ perception of income and employment improving

Thailand’s economic recovery trend boosted the KR-ECI up in January 2023, with Thai households’ perception of income and employment improving... Read more

9 Feb 2023

Econ Digest

Keep an eye on…AI Chatbot technology, a new type of business helper.

Keep an eye on…AI Chatbot technology, a new type of business helper.... Read more

2 Feb 2023

Econ Digest

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

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

1 Feb 2023

Econ Digest

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

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

30 Jan 2023

Econ Digest

Alternatives for the business sector to address sustainability issues

Alternatives for the business sector to address sustainability issues... Read more

27 Jan 2023

Econ Digest

First FOMC Meeting in 2023: Fed is expected to raise its policy rates by 0.25 percentage points after weakening inflation

First FOMC Meeting in 2023: Fed is expected to raise its policy rates by 0.25 percentage points after weakening inflation... Read more

24 Jan 2023

Econ Digest

First MPC meeting of the year scheduled for January 25, 2023…the MPC is expected to raise its policy rate by 0.25% amid inflationary pressure and economic recovery trend

First MPC meeting of the year scheduled for January 25, 2023…the MPC is expected to raise its policy rate by 0.25% amid inflationary pressure and economic recovery trend ... Read more

20 Jan 2023

Econ Digest

Earlier-than-expected arrival of Chinese tourists to drive foreign tourist arrivals to Thailand to 25.5 million in 2023

Earlier-than-expected arrival of Chinese tourists to drive foreign tourist arrivals to Thailand to 25.5 million in 2023... Read more

18 Jan 2023

Econ Digest

Spring Festival in the Year of the Rabbit…the spending atmosphere has improved for the first time in three years. Under prudent spending plans, Bangkok residents are expected to spend about 12.33 billion baht in total.

Spring Festival in the Year of the Rabbit…the spending atmosphere has improved for the first time in three years. Under prudent spending plans, Bangkok residents are expected to spend about 12.33 billion baht in total.... Read more

17 Jan 2023

Econ Digest

EV charging points…urgent need to support the number of PHEVs and BEVs that may reach 300,000 by 2025

EV charging points…urgent need to support the number of PHEVs and BEVs that may reach 300,000 by 2025... Read more

16 Jan 2023

Econ Digest

Thailand’s 2023 GDP growth projected to increase to 3.7% due to China’s early reopening

Thailand’s 2023 GDP growth projected to increase to 3.7% due to China’s early reopening... Read more

13 Jan 2023

Econ Digest

High cost of living continues to put pressure on the KR-ECI in December 2022, but the government measures to boost spending and the tourism sector bolster the future prospects of the KR-ECI

High cost of living continues to put pressure on the KR-ECI in December 2022, but the government measures to boost spending and the tourism sector bolster the future prospects of the KR-ECI... Read more

12 Jan 2023

Econ Digest

Retail business in 2023 expected to grow 2.8-3.6% amid challenges of cost and purchasing power

Retail business in 2023 expected to grow 2.8-3.6% amid challenges of cost and purchasing power ... Read more

11 Jan 2023

Econ Digest

What will happen to Thailand’s exports of solar cell products to the U.S. after the preliminary investigation, suggesting the circumvention of AD/CVD measures?

What will happen to Thailand’s exports of solar cell products to the U.S. after the preliminary investigation, suggesting the circumvention of AD/CVD measures?... Read more

10 Jan 2023

Econ Digest

BEV market...more compelling options, sales in 2023 are expected to double from 2022

BEV market...more compelling options, sales in 2023 are expected to double from 2022... Read more

9 Jan 2023

Econ Digest

From October 1, 2023 onwards, Thai exporters must report carbon emissions for products in the CBAM’s targeted industries exported to the EU

From October 1, 2023 onwards, Thai exporters must report carbon emissions for products in the CBAM’s targeted industries exported to the EU... Read more

6 Jan 2023

Econ Digest

China’s easing of lockdown measures set to boost the recovery of Chinese tourist market

China’s easing of lockdown measures set to boost the recovery of Chinese tourist market... Read more

5 Jan 2023

Econ Digest

What will be the trend of the food delivery business in 2023 after consumers resume their normal lives?

What will be the trend of the food delivery business in 2023 after consumers resume their normal lives?... Read more

4 Jan 2023

Econ Digest

Online payment sees continual growth…business expansion is accelerated for sustainability

Online payment sees continual growth…business expansion is accelerated for sustainability ... Read more

3 Jan 2023

Econ Digest

Renewal of measures to reduce fees for residential ownership transfer and mortgage registration … supporting the residential market

Renewal of measures to reduce fees for residential ownership transfer and mortgage registration … supporting the residential market... Read more

29 Dec 2022

Econ Digest

Thai exports in 2023 face pressure from trading partners’ economies…Full year expected to contract by 1.5% as a result of declining price effect

Thai exports in 2023 face pressure from trading partners’ economies…Full year expected to contract by 1.5% as a result of declining price effect... Read more

28 Dec 2022

Econ Digest

New Year’s celebration to boost Thai tourism…Thai and foreign tourists set to spend around THB30 billion

ในช่วง 4 วันของเทศกาลส่งท้ายปีเก่าต้อนรับปีใหม่ 2566 (30 ธ.ค. 65 - 2 ม.ค 66) คาดว่าบรรยากาศท่องเที่ยวในประเทศไทยจะกลับมาคึกคักอีกครั้ง จากทั้งนักท่องเที่ยวไทยที่นิยมเดินทางข้ามจังหวัดในช่วงนี้ และจากนักท่องเที่ยวต่างชาติที่เดินทางเข้าไทยเพิ่มขึ้นต่อเนื่องตั้งแต่ต้นเดือน ธ.ค. 65 สร้างเม็ดเงินกระจายสู... Read more

27 Dec 2022

Econ Digest

Bangkok residents’ spending for New Year 2023 celebrations projected to reach THB30.9 billion

Bangkok residents’ spending for New Year 2023 celebrations projected to reach THB30.9 billion... Read more

26 Dec 2022

Econ Digest

2023 international arrivals to Thailand projected to reach 20.0-24.0 million, with less spending per trip and changing travel patterns

2023 international arrivals to Thailand projected to reach 20.0-24.0 million, with less spending per trip and changing travel patterns... Read more

23 Dec 2022

Econ Digest

Change in Thailand’s banking business landscape in 2023…Thai banking businesses in 2023 may cautiously recover as the economy moves

Change in Thailand’s banking business landscape in 2023…Thai banking businesses in 2023 may cautiously recover as the economy moves ... Read more

23 Dec 2022

Econ Digest

COP 15 conference: A mission to protect Biodiversity…driving business towards sustainability

COP 15 conference: A mission to protect Biodiversity…driving business towards sustainability... Read more

22 Dec 2022

Econ Digest

Farmer’s net income expected to shrink in 2023 due to price pressure

Farmer’s net income expected to shrink in 2023 due to price pressure ... Read more

19 Dec 2022

Econ Digest

Sales of eco-friendly plastics tend to slow in 2023.Thailand may not fully benefit from the trend of reducing global warming

Sales of eco-friendly plastics tend to slow in 2023.Thailand may not fully benefit from the trend of reducing global warming ... Read more

19 Dec 2022

Econ Digest

KResearch has revised its 2023 GDP growth projection to 3.2% due to the global recession

KResearch has revised its 2023 GDP growth projection to 3.2% due to the global recession... Read more

16 Dec 2022

Econ Digest

What kinds of taxes on securities are levied in each country?

On November 29, 2022, the cabinet adopted a resolution to impose a financial transaction tax on securities at a rate of 0.11% (including 0.01% of local tax) of the transaction value. After the above resolution is published in the Royal Gazette, such tax will be levied at a rate of 0.055% (including ... Read more

15 Dec 2022

Econ Digest

The FOMC meeting on December 13-14, 2022: The Fed slows rate hike to 0.50% as expected

The FOMC meeting on December 13-14, 2022: The Fed slows rate hike to 0.50% as expected ... Read more

14 Dec 2022

Econ Digest

KR-ECI in November 2022 improves for the first time in 14 months, but remains below pre-COVID-19 level, with Thai households less concerned about the cost of living like product prices and expenses

KR-ECI in November 2022 improves for the first time in 14 months, but remains below pre-COVID-19 level, with Thai households less concerned about the cost of living like product prices and expenses... Read more

13 Dec 2022

Econ Digest

The first anniversary of the Laos-China Railway…More options for Thailand-China cross border trade

The first anniversary of the Laos-China Railway…More options for Thailand-China cross border trade... Read more

9 Dec 2022

Econ Digest

What will the electrical appliances market look like after the draft of the Product Liability Act is enforced?

On November 22, 2022, the Thai Cabinet approved in principle the draft Product Liability Act B.E., which mandates operators to take responsibility for product defects for two years from the delivery date in order to protect consumer rights, especially for technology products where defects are hard t... Read more

8 Dec 2022

Econ Digest

Did the economic recovery really boost investment in risk assets in 2022?

Did the economic recovery really boost investment in risk assets in 2022?... Read more

7 Dec 2022

Econ Digest

Raise the contribution rate to the Financial Institutions Development Fund (FIDF) in 2023...to help pay off debts over 30 years

Raise the contribution rate to the Financial Institutions Development Fund (FIDF) in 2023...to help pay off debts over 30 years ... Read more

7 Dec 2022

Econ Digest

The results of the COP27 conference reiterated the target to limit global temperature increases to below 1.5 degrees Celsius

The results of the COP27 conference reiterated the target to limit global temperature increases to below 1.5 degrees Celsius ... Read more