Thailand’s Q1 growth reaches 4.8 percent to Five-Year High

Thailand’s first quarter growth has expanded by 5 year high of 4.8 percent, according to the country’s economic monitoring agency.

Bank of Thailand Holds Key rate and raises 2017 GDP forecast

Thailand’s central bank kept its benchmark interest rate unchanged at 1. 5 percent where it’s been since 2015, according to a Bank of Thailand statement

Thai Economy to continue upturn in 2018

The Thai economy is poised to grow close to 4% in 2017, the highest rate since 2012

Private sector raises GDP growth projection to over 3.5% after higher exports growth

The adjustment of GDP growth from its earlier 3.5% projection is being made at Monday’s meeting of the Joint Standing on Commerce, Industry and Banking.

Thai economy to grow more than 3.3%YOY in 2017 (EIC)

EIC expects a continuous expansion for the Thai economy, forecasting a 3.3%YOY growth for 2017

Thailand’s GDP growth to improve in 2017, despite a temporary softening in 4Q2016.

Trump’s trade protectionism policy, if implemented on China, can stall Thailand’s export recovery as Thailand is part of China’s supply chain for exported products to the US

Dubai Chamber aims to grow UAE trade with China and South East Asia

Hamad Buamim is the President & CEO of the Dubai Chamber. He spoke with The Prospect Group about Dubai’s economic relationship with South East Asia and China, Dubai Chamber’s new office in Shanghai, and why Dubai is a great place for Chinese businesses.

Thai Economic growth expected to rise 3.3 to 3.5% in 2016

Mr Isara Vongkusolkit, chairman of the Board of Trade, and the Thai Chamber of Commerce, said economic growth projections for 2016 has been pegged at 3.3 – 3.5%.