The Latest Breaking News from Amonp Chawla

CIMBT projects 1% dip in exports next year

CIMB Thai Bank (CIMBT) predicts exports will contract 1% next year, suffering from a global slowdown and fears of a recession in key global economies.

Bangkok Post · Dec 6, 2022

Bumpy road to recovery

Even as Thailand continues on its path to economic recovery in the fourth quarter, buoyed by tourism and domestic consumption, businesses are still unnerved by pressing challenges, including high inflation, a weaker baht, surging energy prices and flooding, which could hamper the rebound.

Bangkok Post · Oct 9, 2022

Baht freefall could hit 38

Economists forecast the value of the baht could plunge to 38 to the US dollar this year, mainly attributed to a stronger dollar as the Federal Reserve pursues a hawkish monetary policy.

Bangkok Post · Sep 23, 2022

Baht on a tightrope

Industry leaders have urged the government to carefully manage the baht to keep its value at a rate that will benefit both importers and exporters.

Bangkok Post · May 22, 2022

Private sector opposes wage hike

A proposal by labour advocacy groups to increase the daily minimum wage to 492 baht is drawing stiff opposition from entrepreneurs who fear the hike in a volatile economy will deal a blow to businesses.

Bangkok Post · May 3, 2022

An economic splash of cold water

The Songkran celebrations not only mark the Thai New Year, but also may help determine the economic health of the country this year amid a prolonged global oil price hike and new fears about an Omicron infection surge.

Bangkok Post · Apr 10, 2022

Testing hobbles tourism recovery

Hotel operators are clamouring for RT-PCR testing upon arrival for foreign visitors to be eliminated from requirements to avoid a tourism collapse as the resumption of the Test & Go scheme alone is not enough to create momentum.

Bangkok Post · Feb 17, 2022