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China seen as keeping Thai inflation low
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 24/09/2024
» Thailand's rate of inflation is not a major concern as China is currently "exporting deflation" globally, according to the chairman of the state planning agency.
Minister seeks to escalate collaboration with China
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 11/09/2024
» Thailand needs to ramp up collaboration with China to become a gateway for Chinese exports via the proposed land bridge project, says Finance Minister Pichai Chunhavajira.
Finance Minister calls for tax system rejig
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 10/09/2024
» Thailand needs to integrate its entire tax system, as the country's current personal and corporate income tax rates remain higher than the international standards, according to Finance Minister Pichai Chunhavajira.
Flood victims to get financial help
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 28/08/2024
» The Finance Ministry has announced up to 14 financial measures including debt suspension and liquidity support to assist residents and businesses affected by the ongoing floods.
Analyst wary of Chinese threat perception
Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 26/08/2024
» The new government is being urged to urgently address the perception that Chinese products and investments pose a threat to Thais before the issue escalates and negatively affects Thailand's exports and tourism.
Agency maintains GDP forecast for the year
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 20/08/2024
» The government's planning agency is maintaining its GDP forecast for this year but advises the government to speed up implementing measures to boost the economy and prepare the 2025 budget to address economic volatility caused by global crises.
Exim Bank offers cheap loans to halal exporters
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 07/08/2024
» The Export-Import Bank of Thailand (Exim Bank) has teamed up with the Islamic Bank of Thailand (IBank) to offer loans with interest rates lower than the prime rate to support the goal of becoming Asean's halal hub by 2028.
Demand high for Exim's 1st Blue Bond
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 27/07/2024
» The Export-Import Bank of Thailand (Exim Bank) has reported significant success with its first Blue Bond worth 3 billion baht, which saw subscription demand exceeding the amount issued by 2.5 times, reflecting strong demand from institutional and major investors.
K-Research: Restructuring of industrial sector required
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 21/06/2024
» Kasikorn Research Center (K-Research) predicts Thailand's Manufacturing Production Index (MPI) will contract by 2% this year, marking the second consecutive year of decline.
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.