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Tariff impact likely in Q3
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 11/06/2025
» The impact of US President Donald Trump's tariffs on the Thai economy is likely to become clearer in the third quarter, says Deputy Finance Minister Julapun Amornvivat.
State budget slated for parliamentary discussion
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 21/05/2025
» The government plans to propose the draft Expenditure Budget Act for fiscal 2026, worth 3.78 trillion baht, for parliamentary consideration by the end of this month.
US levies scupper Thailand's chances of 3% GDP growth
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 30/04/2025
» Thai GDP is unlikely to reach the target of 3% growth this year because of US President Donald Trump's tariffs, says finance permanent secretary Lavaron Sangsnit.
Premier calls for capacity upgrade
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 19/02/2025
» Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra has directed three economic ministries to develop strategies to revitalise the country's capacity utilisation, which has slumped despite an increase in industrial investment and exports.
Paetongtarn requests study of Trump's policies
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 12/02/2025
» Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra has ordered preparations to address the impact of Donald Trump's trade policies during his second term as United States president.
High-speed rail project to commence service by 2030
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 30/01/2025
» The government has confirmed the Bangkok-Nong Khai high-speed rail project, connecting to China's high-speed railway network, will be operational by 2030.
State emphasises logistics projects
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 29/01/2025
» Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra has ordered the high-speed rail, double-track railway, and Land Bridge projects be expedited to position Thailand as the "logistics hub of Asia".
Keen interest in 'Houses for Thais' project
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 24/01/2025
» Thai people have shown great interest in the "Ban Puea Kon Thai' (Houses for Thais) project, a government-supported housing initiative, with the project's website receiving over 60 million visits in just four days.
Cabinet okays 2026 budget of B3.78tn
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 08/01/2025
» The cabinet has approved the fiscal 2026 budget framework of 3.78 trillion baht, with a budget deficit of 860 billion baht, which is 5 billion lower than the 2025 budget.
Brics membership advances
News, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 25/12/2024
» The cabinet yesterday acknowledged Thailand's successful bid to join the Brics alliance, government spokesman Jirayu Houngsub said.