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Ekniti outlines new policy approach
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 01/04/2026
» Any attempt to keep energy prices artificially low, in defiance of market mechanisms, could trigger a double whammy within the country, says Finance Minister Ekniti Nitithanprapas.
Crisis seen as opportunity for Thailand
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 10/03/2026
» The crises arising from geopolitics and geoeconomics may represent Thailand's last chance to adapt and seize new opportunities, according to caretaker finance minister Ekniti Nitithanprapas.
'Investment fast pass' set to go to economic cabinet
Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 20/11/2025
» Finance Minister Ekniti Nitithanprapas says he will submit the "Thailand Fast Pass" project -- an initiative aimed at expediting domestic investment -- to the economic cabinet on Monday.
BAAC to take more active role in exports
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 20/11/2023
» The Bank for Agriculture and Agricultural Cooperatives (BAAC) will increase its role as an intermediary to facilitate the export of high-value agricultural products to help farmers earn more income, says president Chatchai Sirilai.
Using power wisely
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 05/06/2023
» A new government is expected to be formed following the general election last month, riding the turbulent winds of geopolitical and technological change, which is likely to cause disruption.
Relocation tax package to yield B6bn
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 15/05/2023
» The Revenue Department expects tax measures supporting the relocation of foreign investors' production bases to attract investment of around 6 billion baht within three years, says deputy director-general Vinit Visessuvanapoom.
Krungsri eyes sustainable loans
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 07/07/2022
» Bank of Ayudhya (Krungsri) aims to increase the proportion of its environmental, social and governance-linked (ESG) loans to 10-15% of its total corporate loan portfolio by 2030, says Poonsit Wongthawatchai, the bank's executive vice-president and head of its ESG division.
Exim urges exporters to adapt strategies
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 14/07/2021
» Digital disruption and the pandemic have served as a wake-up call to Thai exporters to change their business strategies to ensure sustainable growth in the global market, says Rak Vorrakitpokatorn, the new president at Export-Import Bank of Thailand (Exim Bank).
An ageing conundrum
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 16/04/2021
» The Finance Ministry is growing concerned about slow economic growth prospects and higher inflationary pressure in the long term as Thailand transitions to an "aged" society.
Customs enjoys No.2 ranking in Asean
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 30/08/2018
» Thai customs had the No.2 clearance efficiency in Asean after Singapore, up from third last year, according to the World Bank's latest Logistics Performance Index (LPI).