4 Thai banks to be investigated for “suspicious transfers” after FinCEN files report 4 Thai banks are being investigated after an international money laundering report said the Thai banks had “suspicious financial transactions.” The report found 92 “suspicious” transactions in and out of Thailand totalling to $9,558,752 USD received in Thailand and $31,750,000 USD sent…
Thailand’s GDP to shrink from 9.4 to 11.4 percent The Thai Chamber of Commerce (UTCC) has predicted that the Thai GDP this year will shrink between 9.4 to 11.4 percent due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The Center for Economic and Business Forecasting (CEBF) of the University of the Thai Chamber of Commerce (UTCC) has predicted…
PTT to invest 30bn ($967M) baht in EEC PTT Public Company Limited has allocated some 30 billion baht, to invest in newer forms of energy in the Eastern Economic Corridor (EEC) BANGKOK, (NNT) – The global economic slowdown and trade war have caused fluctuations in energy prices. In response, PTT Public Company Limited has allocated…
Thailand’s automotive production expected to reach 2.2 million This year, the Ministry of Industry expects that 2.2 million cars will be manufactured in Thailand, comprising 1.1 million cars for domestic sales and another 1.1 million cars for export. BANGKOK, 27 June 2019 (NNT) – Car sales this year are likely to go up thanks to…
Aging society and skill shortage key issues in Thailand’s economy According to Moody’s latest Research Announcement, Thailand will sustain fiscal and external strength regardless of political developments; but structural challenges persist. 13 June 2019 Singapore, June 13, 2019 — —Thailand will likely maintain continuity on infrastructure investment, after the country’s recent election results. But its…
World Bank downgrades Thai growth to 3.5% This is the first time since the 1997-1998 Asian financial crisis that growth in the region has dropped below 6% according to the World Bank’s latest “Global Economic Prospects” report. Thailand’s 2019 GDP growth outlook is seen down to 3.5% from the 3.8% forecast in January, according to…
Beam me up Phuket – new space theme hotel for the island A 150 key space themed hotel is under development in Kathu, Phuket, by a Singaporean group . Located close to the Central Festival and Makro complexes, the project is expected to open next year according to a report in TTG Asia. The One Pioneer…
BOT eases jitters over currency THE chief of the central bank has sought to play down any concerns over the country’s potential inclusion on a US watch list for currency manipulation. Bank of Thailand (BOT) governor Veerathai Santiprabhob said there would be no concrete consequences if the US, as speculation suggests, is poised to add…
Thailand slashes 2019 exports estimates as trade war escalates Thai exporters are expected to pay a heavy price as the ramping up of the US-China trade war continues. The US has now launched a new round of tariffs on Chinese imports. Last Friday US President Donald Trump tweeted: “Talks with China continue in a very…
Overall Thai household debt remains at a high level: BOT BANGKOK, 1 May 2019(NNT)-A study by the Bank of Thailand (BOT) has found that overall Thai household debt is still high. Government agencies are advised to maintain a policy to strictly supervise financial institutions’ lending, and provide information and an understanding of financial planning to…