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Office eager to amend outdated state enterprise laws
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 09/02/2026
» The State Enterprise Policy Office (Sepo) looks set to "guillotine" state enterprise laws and regulations to improve their operational flexibility.
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.
Govt mulls reducing taxes for workers
News, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 22/11/2025
» The government is considering reducing the tax burden for salaried workers and low-income earners.
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).
Ministry prepares stimulus measures to counter tariff
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 12/08/2025
» The Finance Ministry is preparing to roll out stimulus measures to offset the negative impacts of US tariffs, while also revving up its regulatory guillotine to enhance the country's competitiveness.
Next Bank of Thailand head must not let baht strengthen 'abnormally'
News, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 01/07/2025
» A key priority for the next governor of the Bank of Thailand (BoT) will be to ensure that the baht does not strengthen abnormally due to market distortions, according to Finance Minister Pichai Chunhavajira.
Premier touts commitment to investment opportunities
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 13/03/2025
» The government has committed to transforming global economic uncertainty into investment opportunities for the country.
Panel seeks to reform tax structure, state welfare system
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 10/01/2025
» The Finance Ministry has established a committee to reform the tax structure and the state welfare system, aiming to achieve fiscal sustainability, according to Deputy Finance Minister Julapun Amornvivat.
Digital wallet ambitions scaled down after criticism
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 27/12/2024
» The government's much-touted digital wallet project, initially envisioned as a major stimulus initiative, similar to an "economic whirlwind", appears to have lost its momentum.
Thailand on course for 2.8% growth
Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 24/10/2024
» The Ministry of Finance expects the Thai economy to grow by 2.8% this year and 3% next year, according to the head of the Fiscal Policy Office (FPO).