PM Considers 500 Billion Baht Borrowing Plan
Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul has tasked his deputy, Ekniti Nitithanprapas, along with the Council of State, to examine the legal framework surrounding a potential emergency loan decree and a possible…
Thai Bond Market Faces Pressure Amid Rising Inflation Concerns
Thailand’s bond market is under increasing pressure as rising oil prices fuel inflation fears, push yields higher, and trigger foreign capital outflows, according to Thai Bond Market Association president Somjin…
Conflict expected to drive condominium demand across key global markets
Thailand’s property market could see increased demand for condominiums and rental homes as people relocate from countries affected by the Middle East conflict, according to Colliers Thailand. Research director Phattarachai…
Tim Cook to step down as CEO of Apple in September
Photo Credit: Bloomberg/Getty Images Apple announced on Monday that Tim Cook will step down as chief executive in September, with longtime company executive John Ternus set to take over the…
Thailand Proposes B500bn Borrowing Plan, Seeks to Raise Debt Ceiling
The government plans an emergency decree to borrow 500 billion baht to address economic issues, Deputy Prime Minister Pakorn Nilprapunt said on Monday. The move is justified by tight cash…
Nighttime Fuel Curfew Under Consideration for Motorists
A potential government move to shut petrol stations overnight as early as this week is expected to raise public awareness about tightening oil supplies and rising fuel costs, which are…
Foreign Investors Exit Thailand as Iran War and Energy Shock Undermine Recovery Outlook
Rising oil prices—approaching $100 per barrel—have highlighted Thailand’s heavy reliance on Middle Eastern energy, which supplies nearly half of its oil and gas. This comes as the country faces mounting…
Central Bank Chief Signals Interest Rates Likely to Remain Unchanged
The Bank of Thailand is expected to keep its policy interest rate unchanged at 1.00%, as economic growth this year is projected at between 1.3% and 1.7%, Governor Vitai Ratanakorn…
Oil prices tumble as stocks rally following Trump’s agreement on a two-week ceasefire
Photo Credit: Reuters Oil prices plunged, bonds rallied and global equities surged on Wednesday after a two-week ceasefire in the Middle East triggered a wave of relief across financial markets,…
Government targets B40bn through infrastructure fund initiatives
Photo Credit: Bangkok Post Several state-owned enterprises (SOEs) are expected to raise a combined 40 billion baht through infrastructure funds, easing pressure on government finances as these liabilities are not…