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The chief economist of a leading Thai economic research centre has warned that Thailand faces growing risks to its energy security and economic growth if the conflict in the Middle East continues and the Strait of Hormuz remains closed. [1]

A region on the rise For decades, the Northeast region of India was seen as peripheral, geographically remote, infrastructurally underdeveloped, and often bypassed by mainstream economic developments. [2]

Severe flooding in Songkhla province is expected to cause economic losses of around 25 billion baht, said Burin Adulwattana, chief economist at the Kasikorn Research Centre. [3]

Global oil prices have entered a “danger zone” after surging to around US$110 per barrel following reports that an Iranian oil storage facility had been struck, warned Bangkok Bank’s (BBL) chief economist. [4]

DAVOS, Switzerland -- At the very first sideline event of this year's Annual Meeting of World Economic Forum, the International Monetary Fund's newly appointed chief economist sent a warning shot across China's bow. [5]

Sources
[1] TH world.thaipbs.or.th · 2026-03-06 · 100% match

Hormuz crisis raises energy security concerns for Thailand

The chief economist of a leading Thai economic research centre has warned that Thailand faces growing risks to its energy security and economic growth if the conflict in the Middle East continues and the Strait of Hormuz remains closed.

[2] MM www.irrawaddy.com · 2025-09-18 · 100% match

India’s Northeast Emerges as Gateway to Southeast Asia

A region on the rise For decades, the Northeast region of India was seen as peripheral, geographically remote, infrastructurally underdeveloped, and often bypassed by mainstream economic developments.

[3] TH world.thaipbs.or.th · 2025-11-27 · 100% match

Hat Yai floods inflict Bt25 billion economic blow – Kasikorn Research Centre

Severe flooding in Songkhla province is expected to cause economic losses of around 25 billion baht, said Burin Adulwattana, chief economist at the Kasikorn Research Centre.

[4] TH bangkokpost.com · 2023-07-03 · 100% match

Energy price spike threatens global economic recovery

Global oil prices have entered a “danger zone” after surging to around US$110 per barrel following reports that an Iranian oil storage facility had been struck, warned Bangkok Bank’s (BBL) chief economist.

[5] TH asia.nikkei.com · 2019-01-22 · 100% match

China slowdown poised to worsen: top IMF economist

DAVOS, Switzerland -- At the very first sideline event of this year's Annual Meeting of World Economic Forum, the International Monetary Fund's newly appointed chief economist sent a warning shot across China's bow.

[6] TH thailand-business-news.com · 81% match

World Bank Highlights Resilience of Global Economy Amid Trade and Policy Challenges

Yet one in four developing economies remains poorer than it was in 2019 WASHINGTON, January 13, 2026—The global economy is proving more resilient than anticipated despite persistent trade tensions and policy uncertainty, according to the World Bank’s

[7] TH www.nationthailand.com · 2025-07-08 · 81% match

Thailand's Economy Faces 1.1% GDP Contraction as US Tariff Threat Looms

Thailand's gross domestic product could contract by 1.1% this year if the United States proceeds with imposing 36% tariffs on Thai imports from 1st August, according to leading economists who are urging the government to implement emergency monetary

[8] TH thailand-business-news.com · 81% match

Global Economy Shifts with Expanding International Standards, but Developing Nations Struggle to Keep Pace, Reports World Bank

WASHINGTON, Dec. 11, 2025 — A growing spectrum of international standards, spanning from food labeling regulations to 5G cellular network specifications, is steadily reshaping the global economic landscape.

[9] FI www.helsinkitimes.fi · 2023-09-07 · 73% match

YLE: Economists echo concern over Finnish construction industry

“THE WORST is yet to come for construction,” Jukka Appelqvist, the chief economist at Finland Chamber of Commerce, stated to YLE on Tuesday.

[10] TH asia.nikkei.com · 2023-07-12 · 72% match

China is drifting toward a deflation trap

Wei Yao is chief Asia-Pacific economist at Societe Generale in Hong Kong. Michelle Lam is greater China economist at the bank.

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