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Policy viability under scrutiny
News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 17/04/2026
» Analysts have expressed caution over the feasibility of Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul's "Five Pillars" policy roadmap, unveiled under the slogan "Promises Delivered," citing a lack of clearly differentiated initiatives, the absence of a "signature" policy, and the lack of an explicit commitment to constitutional amendments.
Tourism sector seeking clear policies
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 17/04/2026
» Tourism operators have criticised the government for lacking clear policies to address the debt burden and improve the competitiveness of small and medium-sized operators.
Songkran just the tonic amid Mideast ructions
News, Jakkrit Waewkraihong, Published on 17/04/2026
» The Songkran festival has played a crucial role in supporting and reviving the economy during a period of energy-related uncertainty, with expectations rising for further stimulus measures to sustain momentum, an academic said.
Climate fixation fails world's poor
Oped, Bjorn Lomborg, Published on 17/04/2026
» This week in Washington, more than 10,000 delegates, finance ministers, and central bankers are gathering for the World Bank and IMF Spring Meetings. Their stated goal: accelerate global development, drive economic growth, and lift billions out of poverty.
Initiative aims to update farming data landscape
Business, Komsan Tortermvasana, Published on 17/04/2026
» The National Statistical Office (NSO), in collaboration with the Ministry of Agriculture and Cooperatives, has launched the One Data initiative to modernise and integrate Thailand's fragmented agricultural data landscape.
Govt pushes pro-active policy to boost homeownership
Published on 16/04/2026
» Thailand’s Ministry of Social Development and Human Security is advancing a more proactive housing policy aimed at expanding access to affordable homes, particularly for low-income and vulnerable groups.
Inflation fears batter investor confidence
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 16/04/2026
» Inflationary pressures and a potential rise in interest rates, both in Thailand and the US, are directly weighing on bond valuations and investor sentiment, leading to a higher possibility of payment default, Kasikorn Asset Management (KAsset) has warned.
House sales to fall as war hits demand
Business, Kanana Katharangsiporn, Published on 16/04/2026
» The residential market is expected to contract for a fourth consecutive year in 2026, with nationwide transfers projected to fall by 5.1% year-on-year to around 300,000 units, the lowest level in years, reflecting fragile buying activity, according to Kasikorn Research Center.
Unesco could boost fading southern craft
News, Poramet Tangsathaporn, Published on 16/04/2026
» In the quiet tambon Phum Riang in Surat Thani, the rhythmic clack of the hand-loom has been the soundtrack of Wanma Nuimeem's life for nearly seven decades. At 79, she is one of the few remaining guardians of the "Ratchawat Khom", an intricate silk pattern that once caught the eye of royalty but now faces the threat of extinction.
When will the IMF ever learn?
Oped, Published on 16/04/2026
» This year's International Monetary Fund Spring Meetings come at a time of heightened economic uncertainty and intense scrutiny of the institution's capabilities and approach. Critics on the left argue that the IMF imposes regressive austerity measures on borrowers, exacerbating poverty, hampering economic growth, and undermining their ability to achieve debt sustainability. On the right, US President Donald Trump's administration has accused the IMF of "mission creep," claiming that it has strayed from its core mandate of maintaining macroeconomic stability.