Showing 1 - 10 of 91
Analyst urges united front on hardships
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 06/04/2026
» Dealing with crises is not the responsibility of an individual or the government alone -- it requires a collective effort as new crises often arise before existing ones have been fully resolved, says an analyst from Thailand Development Research Institute (TDRI).
Crackdown targets use of Thai proxies
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 25/03/2026
» The government is tightening controls on nominees by introducing new measures to prevent foreigners from using Thais as proxies to operate businesses, effective April 1.
Thailand is losing ground to Vietnam
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 23/02/2026
» Vietnam's GDP is likely to catch up with Thailand's within two years unless the latter undertakes meaningful economic reforms, warn two academics.
New land appraisal prices to have limited impact
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 21/01/2026
» A new round of land appraisal prices to be effective in 2027 is expected to increase land prices along mass transit lines in Bangkok and surrounding areas by no more than 10%, attributed to the ongoing economic slowdown.
Thailand holds its breath as election approaches
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 24/12/2025
» The 2026 general election marks a pivotal moment in the nation's volatile political landscape.
Ministers urged to act fast
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 15/09/2025
» If the planned stimulus measures are implemented wisely and reinforced by public confidence in the new government's economic team, they could generate momentum for the Thai economy, enabling it to move forward and break free from stagnation, says Kiatanantha Lounkaew, an economics professor at Thammasat University.
Government Savings Bank president likely to be next central bank governor
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 26/06/2025
» Vitai Ratanakorn, president of Government Savings Bank, is highly likely to be nominated as the new governor of the Bank of Thailand, with political leaders eager to shift the regulator's policy direction towards stronger monetary policies that they believe would support the economy.
Bank of Thailand chief selection on course
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 25/06/2025
» The top qualifications for the new governor of the Bank of Thailand must include the ability to work smoothly and effectively with the Finance Ministry, says Finance Minister Pichai Chunhavajira.
Call for measures to halt surge in bad debt
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 10/06/2025
» The National Economic and Social Development Council (NESDC) wants to improve the conditions for debt restructuring to prevent special mention (SM) loans from deteriorating into non-performing loans (NPLs), after a noticeable increase in the former in last year's fourth quarter.
Coalition parties tense as economy falters
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 03/06/2025
» Thai politics has not reached a dead end, but mounting pressure from a sluggish economy is likely to affect the future of the two main coalition parties -- Pheu Thai and Bhumjaithai -- according to a scholar on political economy.