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Office says fiscal space remains sound, though limited
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 04/02/2026
» Thailand will still have sufficient fiscal space to cope with potential crises, while the likelihood of public debt breaching the statutory ceiling of 70% of GDP remains very low this year, says the Public Debt Management Office (PDMO).
Fiscal decline expected to pressure Thailand over the medium term
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 27/12/2025
» In 2026, the incoming government is likely to face a host of internal and external challenges, with Thailand's fiscal position a longstanding problem that has become more strained amid sluggish economic growth.
Thailand holds its breath as election approaches
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 24/12/2025
» The 2026 general election marks a pivotal moment in the nation's volatile political landscape.
Ministers urged to act fast
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 15/09/2025
» If the planned stimulus measures are implemented wisely and reinforced by public confidence in the new government's economic team, they could generate momentum for the Thai economy, enabling it to move forward and break free from stagnation, says Kiatanantha Lounkaew, an economics professor at Thammasat University.
Government Savings Bank president likely to be next central bank governor
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 26/06/2025
» Vitai Ratanakorn, president of Government Savings Bank, is highly likely to be nominated as the new governor of the Bank of Thailand, with political leaders eager to shift the regulator's policy direction towards stronger monetary policies that they believe would support the economy.
Bank of Thailand chief selection on course
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 25/06/2025
» The top qualifications for the new governor of the Bank of Thailand must include the ability to work smoothly and effectively with the Finance Ministry, says Finance Minister Pichai Chunhavajira.
Call for measures to halt surge in bad debt
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 10/06/2025
» The National Economic and Social Development Council (NESDC) wants to improve the conditions for debt restructuring to prevent special mention (SM) loans from deteriorating into non-performing loans (NPLs), after a noticeable increase in the former in last year's fourth quarter.
Coalition parties tense as economy falters
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 03/06/2025
» Thai politics has not reached a dead end, but mounting pressure from a sluggish economy is likely to affect the future of the two main coalition parties -- Pheu Thai and Bhumjaithai -- according to a scholar on political economy.
Call for major rethink of economic policy
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 05/05/2025
» Academics have raised concerns about the lack of tangible progress in the government's economic performance.
ESG Extra fund gets cabinet approval for LTF switching
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 12/03/2025
» The cabinet has approved the Thai ESG Extra tax-deductible fund to help support the stock market.