US Trade Negotiations Continue as Planned
Trade talks between Thailand and the US are ongoing despite Thailand operating under a caretaker government. According to Chotima Iemsawasdikul, the Department of Trade Negotiations is continuing technical negotiations, primarily…
SCB Anticipates Panel Will Reduce Policy Rate to 1%
Photo Credit: SCB Siam Commercial Bank (SCB) predicts that the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) will cut the policy rate to 1% during the first half of 2026, primarily to support…
Rate Cut Aims to Enhance Foreign Investment in Thai Stocks
Photo Credit: Stock Photo Equity analysts expect the recent 25 basis point rate cut in Thailand to boost fund inflows and support the SET index, targeting 1,300 points by year-end.…
Bank of Thailand Suggests Stricter Regulations on Gold Trading
The Bank of Thailand has urged the Ministry of Finance to tighten controls on gold trading, citing its influence on currency movements and the baht’s rise. Governor Vitai Ratanakorn indicated…
Temu Parent Company Dismisses Dozens Following Dispute with Chinese Regulators
PDD Holdings Inc., the parent company of the popular e-commerce platform Temu, has dismissed a number of employees from its Shanghai government relations team following a physical altercation with Chinese…
Bank of Thailand Reduces Interest Rates to Stimulate Struggling Economy
The Bank of Thailand announced a rate cut on Wednesday, aligning with widespread expectations, to bolster an economy facing multiple challenges, including political instability, a strengthening baht, and US trade…
Hotels Urge Ending Thai-Cambodian Border Dispute Amid Rising Room Cancellations
Photo Credit: Fine arts department The alleged infiltration of Russian mercenaries is unlikely to impact tourism and daily life in Nakhon Ratchasima; however, authorities are being urged to resolve the…
Thai Baht Reaches 4-Year High Ahead of Upcoming Rate Decision
Photo Credit: Bloomberg The Thai baht has reached its highest level against the US dollar in over four years, increasing pressure on the Bank of Thailand to manage the rally…
SET Sustains Downward Trend Heading into Year-End
Thailand’s Stock Market underperformed in November, falling nearly 6% to close at 1,256.69 points, amid global and local concerns. Key factors included the US government shutdown, disappointing Q3 GDP growth…
Thailand’s Debt Crisis Worsens: Non-Performing Loans Extend to Major Companies Amid Continued Credit Tightening for Third Consecutive Year
Photo Credit: IStock Photo Thailand’s financial sector faces rising risks as Non-Performing Loans (NPLs) spread from SMEs to large firms, pushing the NPL ratio close to 3%. The overall credit…