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  • Thai economic committee warns about stagnant growth in second half of 2019

    Thai economic committee warns about stagnant growth in second half of 2019

    The Joint Standing Committee on Commerce, Industry and Banking says they’re concerned by threats to the performance of the Thai economy in the second half of this year. The office says the lack of stimulating factors and the project of an ever-stronger baht will stifle economic expansion and the economy will fail to reach targets. The JSCCIB President Preedee Daochai…

  • Central Bank of Thailand voices concern over impact of economic slowdown

    Central Bank of Thailand voices concern over impact of economic slowdown

    PHOTO: Thai PBS World The Bank of Thailand has expressed concern about the country’s rising household debt as a result of the sluggish economy. The bank’s assistant governor Titanun Mallikamas was speaking on Monday, in response to the National Economic and Social Development Council raising the matter at a press conference. “We are closely monitoring household debts, as Thai families…