Economy and commerce
Thailand continues trade talks with US despite political turmoil
The tariff negotiations between Thailand and the US will proceed despite domestic political tensions, Thai Minister of Commerce Pichai Naripthaphan said on June 20.Pichai said the trade talks with the US are important and need to move forward professionally, without regard for any political changes ...
Digital economy GDP to rise 7.3% to B4.85tn
The GDP of Thailand’s digital economy this year is expected to increase 7.3% year-on-year to reach 4.85 trillion baht, according to the Digital Economy and Society (DES) Ministry.The digital economy’s GDP growth rate is 2.6 times higher than the country’s overall GDP growth rate, which ...
Komsan Tortermvasana
Thai household debt stablising, measures planned to ease credit, minister says
Thailand’s household debt and non-performing loans have stabilised after economic growth gained pace towards the end of last year, its finance minister said on Friday, pledging more measures to help boost credit access. Thailand’s had a household debt-to-GDP ratio of 89.6 per cent at the end ...
Thai consumer confidence falls for first time in 5 months amid economic uncertainty
Thailand’s consumer confidence fell for the first time in five months over uncertainty from US trade policies, higher living costs and the slow recovery of the domestic economy, a survey showed on Thursday.The consumer index of the University of the Thai Chamber of Commerce fell ...
Bangkok Post Reporter
Thai Central Bank Unveils Measures to Tackle High Household Debt
Thailand’s central bank announced a slew of relief measures for borrowers struggling to repay home loans and credit card dues, stepping up efforts to tackle the highest household indebtedness in Southeast Asia.The minimum repayment rate of 8% for credit-card users, which the central bank earlier ...
Thomas Kutty Abraham
Thailand's most important economic goal
Any relatively new finance minister, such as Pichai Chunhavajira, comes into office facing a crowded agenda: Maintain good relations with the central bank, ensure strong revenue collections and pursue fiscally responsible policies, manage customs and excise. Keep an eye on inflation, which reached 1.54% in ...
Thailand bets on B500bn cash handout to revive economy
The government expects the rollout of a long-delayed cash handout to most adult citizens to help reverse a slump in economic activity and tackle the highest household debt in Southeast Asia. The distribution of 10,000 baht each to all Thais 16 years and older under a ...
Seeking new engines of growth
About 40 years ago, natural gas was discovered in the Gulf of Thailand, creating excitement across the country. This period marked the dawn of Thailand’s golden era. Following this discovery, the Eastern Seaboard Development Project was initiated to develop the eastern coastal region. Foreign investment ...
Bangkok Post Reporter
BoT views household debt trend as easing
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.According to central bank governor Sethaput Suthiwartnarueput, Thailand’s household debt-to-GDP was 90.9% in the first quarter this year, slightly reduced from the ...
Bangkok Post Reporter
Bank of Thailand insists current policy interest rate ‘appropriate’
The current policy interest rate in Thailand is quite appropriate to the country’s economic landscape and recovery pace, the Bank of Thailand (BOT) insisted on Monday, in its latest response to the current debate which has seen some business leaders and analysts complain that interest ...
The Nation Reporter