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Raid has limited impact on US-China talks
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 12/01/2026
» The recent US military operation in Venezuela is unlikely to affect US-China trade negotiations and trigger a renewed trade war this year, as both nations are trying to maintain the negotiation framework until Nov 10, says an analyst.
Thai imports from the US may tick up
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 07/02/2025
» Thai exporters risk higher US tariffs, while the Thai government could face pressure to import more goods from the US to reduce its trade surplus with the country, according to the chief of Kasikorn Research Center (K-Research).
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.
Seeking new engines of growth
Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 22/07/2024
» About 40 years ago, natural gas was discovered in the Gulf of Thailand, creating excitement across the country. This period marked the dawn of Thailand's golden era. Following this discovery, the Eastern Seaboard Development Project was initiated to develop the eastern coastal region. Foreign investment poured in, enabling the economy to expand at a double-digit rate while raising hopes that Thailand would become Asia's fifth tiger.
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.
Clean energy holds short-term promise
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 15/03/2024
» The government is being urged to make Thailand the regional front-runner for clean energy, promoting the sector as a new economic growth engine.
Justifying the digital wallet scheme
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 16/11/2023
» The 10,000-baht digital wallet scheme is considered the flagship policy of the Pheu Thai-led coalition given its prominence in the election campaign.
Deposit protection move not seen hitting confidence
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 11/08/2021
» The lowering of deposit protection to a maximum of 1 million baht this month is unlikely to impact the confidence of the depositors on the financial institutions, said Krisada Chinavicharana, the Finance Ministry's permanent secretary.
Uttama gets agencies braced for war
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 07/01/2020
» Finance Minister Uttama Savanayana has instructed all agencies under the ministry to monitor the escalating US-Iran tension and stand ready to roll out measures to shore up economic momentum if needed.