Bangkok Bangkok News Business Finance international NewsWhat would it be if the global economy if the US defaults on its debtAlex Van DammeMay 27, 2023May 27, 2023 by Alex Van DammeMay 27, 2023May 27, 2023 The American economy wouldn’t fall apart if the debt issue gripping Washington ultimately caused the country to enter... Read more
Bangkok Bangkok News Business FinanceThe shares of Sansiri Plc, whose former CEO Srettha Thavisin is a Pheu Thai prime minister candidate, plunged by 13% in morning trade on Monday.Alex Van DammeMay 16, 2023May 16, 2023 by Alex Van DammeMay 16, 2023May 16, 2023 On the Stock Exchange of Thailand, Sansiri shares with the SIRI symbol were traded for 1.80 baht each,... Read more
Bangkok Bangkok News Business FinanceThe Bank of Thailand will relax its yuan usage regulations.Alex Van DammeMay 13, 2023May 13, 2023 by Alex Van DammeMay 13, 2023May 13, 2023 This action aims to support the use of local currencies in cross-border commerce while assisting Thai exporters and... Read more
Bangkok Bangkok News Breaking News Finance LifestyleConsumer confidence in Thailand is at a 38-month high.Alex Van DammeMay 13, 2023May 13, 2023 by Alex Van DammeMay 13, 2023May 13, 2023 The poll did point out, though, that the total score was still below the average level of 100,... Read more
Bangkok Bangkok News Business FinanceThai headline inflation is at its lowest level in 16 months.Alex Van DammeMay 5, 2023May 5, 2023 by Alex Van DammeMay 5, 2023May 5, 2023 Lower energy and food costs, a high base effect from 2022, and these variables alone were the primary... Read more
Bangkok Bangkok News Breaking News FinanceA new team banded together to create a new channel that warns customers about online fraudAlex Van DammeMay 4, 2023May 4, 2023 by Alex Van DammeMay 4, 2023May 4, 2023 The Thai Bankers' Association (TBA) issued a warning in February stating that internet scams generated approximately 500 million... Read more
Bangkok Bangkok News Business FinanceThe country’s GDP growth in the first quarter of 2023 was higher than anticipatedAlex Van DammeMay 1, 2023May 1, 2023 by Alex Van DammeMay 1, 2023May 1, 2023 Despite a decline in exports of goods and manufacturing output, the economy improved on a quarterly and annual... Read more
Bangkok Bangkok News Breaking News FinanceThai government income collection in the first half of fiscal 2023 (October to March) exceeded the goal by 8.9%.Alex Van DammeApril 27, 2023April 27, 2023 by Alex Van DammeApril 27, 2023April 27, 2023 According to FPO director-general Pornchai Thiraveja, income collection in the first half of the year totaled 1.163 trillion... Read more
Bangkok Bangkok News Breaking News Business FinanceExports should improve in the second quarter of this year according to Finance MinisterAlex Van DammeApril 27, 2023April 27, 2023 by Alex Van DammeApril 27, 2023April 27, 2023 According to data issued yesterday by the Commerce Ministry, Thai exports have been weak since the fourth quarter... Read more
Bangkok Bangkok News Business FinanceBank of Thailand (BOT) predicts that Thailand’s economy will expand by 3.6% this yearAlex Van DammeApril 26, 2023April 26, 2023 by Alex Van DammeApril 26, 2023April 26, 2023 According to BOT Governor Sethaput Suthiwartnarueput, there is minimal need for stimulus measures as long as the nation's... Read more