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Call to adopt global pacts on emissions
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 23/08/2024
» Thailand needs to quickly adopt and implement international agreements on reducing carbon emissions to prevent adverse effects on the country's exports and investments, warns caretaker Finance Minister Pichai Chunhavajira.
Developing a strategy resilient to risk
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 15/06/2024
» The original description of an economic cycle estimated it lasted for roughly a decade and included one crisis per cycle. Given recent severe global volatility, this definition no longer holds true.
Finance Ministry downgrades Thai growth forecast
Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 29/04/2024
» The Finance Ministry on Monday downgraded its economic growth forecast to 2.4% for this year, down from its previous projection of 2.8% in January.
Tapping a vast market
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 12/02/2024
» The restoration of diplomatic relations between Thailand and Saudi Arabia in 2022 following a 30-year break has created new opportunities for Thailand to tap into demand for its halal products in Middle Eastern markets.
Office announces export rebound thanks to farm items
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 30/11/2023
» The Fiscal Policy Office reports the export sector signalled a recovery following a third consecutive month of expansion, says director-general Pornchai Thiraveja.
Deputy puts 2024 inflation at 1.5%
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 29/11/2023
» Economic risk factors for 2024 including natural disasters and government stimulus measures are expected to affect the Thai inflation rate, says Deputy Finance Minister Krisada Chinavicharana.
Confidence slips amid household debt woes
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 31/08/2023
» The consumer confidence index dropped to 55.6 in July from 56.7 the previous month as consumers were concerned about household debt, says Fiscal Policy Office director-general Pornchai Thiraveja.
Growth forecast revised down to 3.5%
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 27/07/2023
» The Fiscal Policy Office (FPO) has revised its forecast for this year's economic growth to 3.5%, down by 0.1%, due to a decrease in international tourism revenues and a slowdown in exports, said director-general Pornchai Thiraveja.
Going global
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 24/07/2023
» Why are Thai small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) unable to penetrate foreign markets as other countries do? Apart from a lack of courage in tackling obstacles to international trade, Thai SMEs' lack of research and development (R&D) is one of the key factors hindering them from entering the global market.
BAAC set for 2% farm loan growth
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 03/05/2023
» The Bank for Agriculture and Agricultural Cooperatives (BAAC) expects its loans to farmers in fiscal 2023 to expand by 2% from the previous year, says executive vice-president Paisan Hongtong.