Thailand

Thailand's import growth forecast at 15.7% yoy

Thailand's import growth forecast at 15.7% yoy

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

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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.

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Inflation could prove a worry for Thailand: DBS

Accordingly, economy is expected to fall abruptly in 3Q.

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Thailand's headline inflation to shoot up in 2H12

Food prices and housing costs forced inflation up with respective 4.7% and 3.4% elevation.

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Thailand's recovery following floods on track

Manufacturing production in May bettered expectations and expanded by 5.5% YoY, says DBS Group Research.

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Thailand's exports growth exceeds expectations

Growth came in at a strong 7.7% yoy in May, notes OCBC.

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Thailand's public debt grows 9.8% in 2012

The figures will be stablizing at 7.5% by 2016.

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Bank of Thailand keeps a wary eye on the European crisis

Slower export growth owing to the global economic crisis could sour the inroads gained by the Thai economy.

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What's fueling the Thai inflation spike?

Flood rebuilding spending in the billions is pushing up the prices of Thai goods and services, says OSK-DMG.

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Thailand inflation worrisome but still manageable

Price pressures are mounting though not enough to force interest rate hikes this year, said RBS.

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Thai trade sinks as flood recovery hits a snag

April exports and imports performed contracted 15% and 19%, respectively, from month-ago levels.

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Is Thailand's economy gaining steam?

Economy expanded by 0.3% in 1Q12, but the manufacturing sector is still in the red.

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Thailand auto parts sector predicted to rise from No. 12 to No. 8 globally

FDI related investments account for 14% of US$9bn while exports account for 7.4% of US$17bn total.

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Thailand's inflation slows to 2.47% in April

This was lowest inflation has hit since November 2009 on the back of a steeper moderation in food prices, subsidies and favorable base effects.

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Thailand exports down by 3.9% in 1Q12

Silverlining however is seen on autoparts production now hitting higher than pre-flood levels.

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Thailand's export growth plunged to -6.5% in March

Import growth rose to 25.6%, resulting in a trade balance deficit of –US$4.6b.

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Domestic demand picks up in Thailand

Things are looking good for business with volume sales for basic consumer products up by 8%.

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