July and August. Despite the continued improvement in the economy particularly in terms of private consumption, there are still challenges ahead namely 1) Structural changes in Thai economy, particularly
forward, any improvement in the global economy will mainly hinge on the above factors. As a result, several central banks are expected to maintain their accommodative stance. Even though the Federal Reserve
less accommodative in their monetary policies. Looking forward, global interest rates are therefore likely to be on an upward trend. Amid the trade rift which may make the global economic recovery
from OKEA’s initial public offering, and also THB 82 million gain on foreign exchange forward contract, whereas, this quarter the gain on foreign exchange forward contract was only THB 1 million
of 2016. Looking ahead into the final quarter of this year, loans are set to maintain growth. Business loans, in particular, are expected to receive a boost from revival in economic activity and the
returning value to our shareholders”. 2. Outlook In 2018 as a whole, the Thai economy expanded 4.1%, +4.0% year-on-year and looking ahead, the economy is expected to continue growing at a robust pace in 2019
172 buildings), achieving the year-end target to acquire 10 additional office buildings ahead of schedule. The Group also benefited from the ongoing momentum in the Outdoor media segment, which saw
various segments, the Bank in-house research has revised the Thai economic expansion for the year 2018 to be 4.2% from earlier projection of 3.8%. Despite the improving economy, there are challenges ahead
expansion for the year 2018 to be 4.5% from earlier projection of 4.2%. Despite the improving economy, there are challenges ahead namely 1) Structural changes in Thai economy, particularly high level of