The Latest Breaking News from Tim Leelahaphan

StanChart sees weak baht for rest of 2026

Standard Chartered Bank (Thai) expects the baht to remain weak for the rest of the year, despite its recent appreciation this week driven by external factors.

Bangkok Post · Aug 6

StanChart sees more stability post-election

Standard Chartered Bank (Thai) expects the new administration is likely to have greater stability and unity than the current government thanks to a stronger political base.

Bangkok Post · Apr 20, 2023

The price of populism

After the Songkran celebrations peter out, Thais must contemplate the general election on May 14 and decide whether political parties' campaign pledges will really create a healthier economy.

Bangkok Post · Apr 17, 2023

Business wary of political climate

While the Thai economy had been pressured by global geopolitical tensions leading up to the National Economic and Social Development Council's decision last week to revise down the upper range of its growth forecast to 3.2% from 3.5%, the business sector also has to keep a close eye on the…

Bangkok Post · Aug 21, 2022

Borrowers prepare to take a hit

Some business sectors are concerned about the effect of the Bank of Thailand's anticipated interest rate hike on companies and the public, while related private and state organisations have vowed to do their best to mitigate the impact.

Bangkok Post · Aug 7, 2022

Inflation spike may tilt odds in favour of early rate hikes

Retail inflation is poised to accelerate from a 13-year high with the government lifting a freeze on some retail fuel prices, boosting the odds for the Bank of Thailand (BoT) to pivot away from its pandemic-era monetary policy accommodation.

Bangkok Post · Apr 29, 2022

StanChart sees no rate hike until 2023

Standard Chartered Bank (Thai) expects the Bank of Thailand to start taking a hawkish stance on the policy rate in June, though an actual rate hike might have to wait until the second half of next year.

Bangkok Post · Apr 8, 2022