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Long-term structural issues hobble Thailand's growth
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 05/01/2026
» Thailand's economy has been mired in a prolonged period of low growth.
How to manage the nation's assets
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 04/10/2025
» The creation of a Thai sovereign wealth fund (SWF) has been debated in the country for several years.
Structural reform essential for Thai growth
Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 26/09/2025
» Thailand cannot break free from the middle-income trap or achieve high economic growth without addressing the entrenched structural issues plaguing the country, says Supavud Saichuea, chairman of the National Economic and Social Development Council (NESDC).
Pichai backs Kittiratt for post
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 03/12/2024
» Finance Minister Pichai Chunhavajira says he believes Kittiratt Na-Ranong, a candidate for the new chairman of the Bank of Thailand, should still be eligible for the role despite having previously served as an advisor to the prime minister.
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.
Kiatnakin economist sees bleak scenarios for 2023
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 10/11/2022
» Global economic volatility next year will affect the Thai economy, especially for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that have yet to recover from the impact of the pandemic, says Supavud Saicheua, adviser to Kiatnakin Phatra Financial Group.
Economists urge caution for gloomy 2023
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 05/10/2022
» Thailand needs to prepare for global economic difficulties as they will intensify next year, according to economists.
Finance Ministry gauging need for further stimulus
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 21/01/2021
» The Finance Ministry plans on assessing economic conditions over the next two months before deciding whether to roll out further stimulus measures.
Adviser predicts recession in 2020
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 02/08/2018
» The global economy is likely headed for a recession in 2020 and the economic downturn will accelerate if the China-US trade squabble turns into a full-blown trade war, says Supavud Saicheua, an adviser to Kiatnakin Phatra Financial Group.