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Raid has limited impact on US-China talks
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 12/01/2026
» The recent US military operation in Venezuela is unlikely to affect US-China trade negotiations and trigger a renewed trade war this year, as both nations are trying to maintain the negotiation framework until Nov 10, says an analyst.
Upheaval unlikely to affect budget debate
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 02/09/2025
» Ongoing political changes are unlikely to disrupt the deliberation of the fiscal 2026 budget, says caretaker Finance Minister Pichai Chunhavajira.
Flat-rate interest for leasing on the way out
Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 20/08/2025
» The use of flat-rate interest calculation in the vehicle leasing business should be scrapped in the interest of fairness to borrowers, according to a government committee tasked with addressing household debt.
US tariffs to be cushioned by B25bn state package
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 25/07/2025
» The Finance Ministry is allocating an additional 25 billion baht in the 2026 fiscal budget to mitigate the impact of tariff measures imposed by US President Donald Trump.
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.
Department prepares G-Token tax framework
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 04/06/2025
» The Revenue Department is preparing a tax framework for G-Tokens similar to the taxation of interest income, aiming for fair competition with traditional investments.
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.
Cabinet demands BoT rate cut today
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 26/02/2025
» The cabinet has sent a letter to the Bank of Thailand urging a cut in interest rates to help ensure inflation stays within the targeted range.
Exim Bank's outstanding loans climb 7%
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 04/02/2025
» The Export-Import Bank of Thailand (Exim Bank) says its outstanding loans tallied 189 billion baht in 2024, up nearly 7% from a year before.
Time for a younger BoT chief: DPM
Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 20/01/2025
» The next governor of the Bank of Thailand (BoT) should come from the younger generation with a broad vision and forward-looking perspective as the financial situation today is evolving rapidly, Deputy Prime Minister Pichai Chunhavajira said on Sunday.