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Official calls for rejig of 2026 budget
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 22/09/2025
» The government is being urged to revise its 2026 budget strategy by trimming around 200 billion baht of "non-essential" spending to accommodate the incoming wave of foreign investment flowing out of China as a result of pressure from US President Donald Trump's policies.
Pundit says China to gain from tariff move
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 21/04/2025
» US President Donald Trump's tariff policy is likely to make China even stronger and clarify the trend of manufacturing base relocation from China to other countries, including Thailand, says Sompop Manarungsan, president of the Panyapiwat Institute of Management.
Minister presses BoT on policy rate move
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 09/11/2024
» In light of the Federal Reserve's recent interest rate cut, the Bank of Thailand's Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) must decide whether to adjust its policy rate accordingly, says Finance Minister Pichai Chunhavajira.
Govt calls for more investment
News, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 07/06/2022
» Finance Minister Arkhom Termpittayapaisith yesterday urged people to invest in the kingdom while the economy is on an upward trend and the Bank of Thailand (BoT) is trying to maintain a favourable policy interest rate to support growth.
GSB says interest hikes won't affect customers
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 04/02/2022
» Retail borrowers at Government Savings Bank (GSB) enrolled in its packages to mitigate the pandemic's impact should not be affected by the global trend of interest rate hikes, says bank president Vitai Ratanakorn.
GH Bank jittery over rate hikes
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 03/02/2022
» Government Housing Bank (GH Bank) is concerned the global trend of interest rate hikes will affect its mortgage customers, says president Chatchai Sirilai.
Investors fret over pending interest rate variance
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 15/01/2022
» In addition to the impact of the Omicron coronavirus variant on the Thai economy, investors are concerned with capital outflows because of the widening gap in interest rates between Thailand and other countries, says Tim Leelahaphan, an economist at Standard Chartered Bank (Thai).
Uttama underlines MPC's policy rate independence
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 01/11/2019
» Finance Minister Uttama Savanayana insists he will not intervene in the Bank of Thailand's monetary policy decision-making, allowing the central bank to have a full mandate to determine the policy rate.
Laos's EDL-Gen plans baht bonds
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 01/12/2018
» A Laos-based firm intends to raise funds by issuing baht-denominated bonds for the Nam Ngum 2 hydroelectric power plant, says Finance Minister Apisak Tantivorawong.
The Kobe beef of Isan takes off
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 23/08/2018
» Japan is famous for Kobe beef, beloved by foodies for its distinct marbling and melt-in-your-mouth tenderness. Thailand also has its own premium-grade beef, Pon Yang Kham, which has become a household name among meat lovers.