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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.
Sepo sells shares in 16 companies
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 09/06/2025
» The State Enterprise Policy Office (Sepo) has sold shares in more than a dozen companies to restructure its investment portfolio and increase asset values.
Loan will fund Motorway extension to U-tapao airport
Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 06/06/2025
» The Ministry of Finance has signed a 2.4-billion-baht loan agreement with the Asian Development Bank (ADB) to fund construction of an extension of Motorway No.7 to U-tapao airport.
'Master plan' hoped to trigger 3.5% economic growth
News, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 28/02/2025
» The government will come up with a master plan to boost the economy and achieve its growth target of 3.5% this year, Finance Minister Pichai Chunhavajira said.
Trump effect mixed for Thailand
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 23/01/2025
» Trump 2.0 policies, referring to strategies utilised by the US president in his second term, are expected to impact products such as computers, equipment and components, electronic devices, rubber products, and agricultural goods.
State firm outlook buoyant
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 03/01/2025
» The downward trend in interest rates and the expansion of the tourism sector will positively impact the performance of state enterprises this year, says the chief of the State Enterprise Policy Office (Sepo).
Finance minister dismisses fears of Thai credit downgrade
Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 22/10/2024
» Finance Minister Pichai Chunhavajira on Tuesday expressed optimism that Thailand would not face a credit rating downgrade, saying the kingdom still has strong potential for ongoing economic growth.
Ministry confident of revenue collection target
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 30/08/2024
» The Finance Ministry expects government revenue collection for this fiscal year will meet its target, although the tally for the first nine months has fallen short.
Seeking new engines of growth
Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 22/07/2024
» About 40 years ago, natural gas was discovered in the Gulf of Thailand, creating excitement across the country. This period marked the dawn of Thailand's golden era. Following this discovery, the Eastern Seaboard Development Project was initiated to develop the eastern coastal region. Foreign investment poured in, enabling the economy to expand at a double-digit rate while raising hopes that Thailand would become Asia's fifth tiger.
Inbound duty-free shops to be closed
Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 02/07/2024
» The cabinet says duty-free shops in arrivals areas of international airports will be closed to encourage more spending by visitors in domestic stores, with projections for up to 3.5 billion baht a year of new local retail spending.