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Would more debt fix the economy?
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 17/05/2025
» A total of seven emergency loan decrees were issued from 1998 to 2021, authorising combined borrowings of 3.83 trillion baht to address various economic crises, including the Asian financial crisis and the Covid-19 pandemic.
Time to curb spending
News, Editorial, Published on 12/05/2025
» Thailand is facing an avalanche of environmental, economic and political crises, without light at the end of the tunnel. Without stronger leadership and more effective governance, the situation is likely to worsen, driven by years of state inefficiency and neglect.
ABOUT POLITICS: A sound bit of advice
Oped, Published on 10/05/2025
» A message has been conveyed by a former finance minister to an aspiring one -- don't be too agreeable with the government when it comes to money matters.
Revenue collection lags pre-Covid level
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 06/05/2025
» The government's revenue collection remains below the pre-Covid period and lower than that of emerging economies, according to the Fiscal Policy Office (FPO).
Call for Thai ministers to do their job
Business, Published on 05/05/2025
» Clouded by several negative factors, including uncertainty stemming from unresolved negotiations with the US on tariff hikes, the Thai economy is likely to miss the government's forecast of 3% growth this year.
'Shaky' 6 months ahead
News, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 02/05/2025
» Thailand's economy will likely experience "turbulence" for six months, during which the government will roll out proactive measures to help cushion any negative impacts, Deputy Prime Minister Pichai Chunhavajira said yesterday.
Chamber views downgrade as a warning
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 01/05/2025
» The Thai Chamber of Commerce sees Moody's downgrade of Thailand's credit outlook as a critical policy warning.
Cabinet meet to discuss 3rd handout plan
News, Post Reporters, Published on 30/04/2025
» The third phase of the government's 10,000-baht money handout scheme will be included in the cabinet meeting next week ahead of its scheduled rollout between May and June, Deputy Finance Minister Julapun Amornvivat said.
Cabinet to discuss third phase of handout
Post Reporters, Published on 29/04/2025
» The third phase of the government’s 10,000-baht handout will be on the agenda of next week’s cabinet meeting ahead of its scheduled rollout between May and June, Deputy Finance Minister Julapun Amornvivat said on Tuesday.
Asean urged to bolster capital markets
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 29/04/2025
» The International Monetary Fund (IMF) is urging Asean to strengthen the regional capital market and trade connectivity to counter US tariffs.