Thailand

Thailand exports slip 1.6%

Good news is that real GDP still inched higher by 4.2% despite the drag in exports.

Thailand exports slip 1.6%

Good news is that real GDP still inched higher by 4.2% despite the drag in exports.

Thailand GDP to inch higher to 1.8%-2%

But private consumption will continue to be sluggish as flood-related spending fades.

Thailand GDP to jump to 2.8%

But the country has to brace for waves of external demand woes with the lacklustre global economic outlook.

Thailand GDP to jump to 5.5%

Thanks to robust domestic demand and effective expansionary policies.

Inflation in Thailand up to a four-month high

The 2.73% figure in July was driven by higher fuel prices.

Korea inflation rockets for four straight months

Price hikes edged inflation higher to 2.73% yoy in July compared from June's 2.56%.

Growth expected for Thailand in fourth quarter

A recovery in sentiment is probable in this period, says DBS.

Thailand screws policy rate cut

Cuts are not expected this year as Bank of Thailand's monetary policy committee left its rate unchanged at 3%.

Thailand growth risks on the rise: OSK-DMG

This led the Thai central bank to cut its growth outlook for 2012 and 2013 to 5.7% and 5.0% respectively.

Thailand's full-year growth forecast to miss BOT estimate

OCBC expects a decent 5.5% growth, or below the 6% estimate set by BOT Governor Prasarn.

Thailand economy maintains growth momentum

Trade and domestic demand data suggest the economy maintained growth momentum in April to May, says DBS.

Thailand inflation to inch up to 3.4% in 2H12

Bounty rice supply, government measures and wage hikes are expected to cap inflation.

Thailand to reject monetary easing policies

The measly 6% growth forecast for the Bank of Thailand is not enough to push it towards rate cuts soon.

Thailand's monetary policy to stay 'accommodative'

Inflationary pressures are expected to be moderate this year, says a BOT official.

Outlook for Thailand 'clouded by uncertainty'

The outlook ahead, says DBS, is clouded by uncertainty surrounding the Chinese and US economies plus lingering risk of a blowout in Europe.

Thailand's import growth forecast at 15.7% yoy

This is due to the expansion still evidenced in the domestic economy, says OCBC.

Thailand's banking system outlook stable, says Moody's

Thai banks have the financial flexibility to withstand a substantial deterioration in asset quality, according to Moody's stress tests.