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Trump looms large in 2026 local outlook
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 23/12/2025
» The global economy in 2026 is likely to continue to be shaped by US President Donald Trump's policies, especially concerning trade, with Thailand already affected by his tariffs policy.
Nation urged to play to its strengths
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 15/12/2025
» Thailand must recalibrate its strategic positioning to remain competitive in the evolving global landscape, concentrating only on sectors where it offers true strengths, rather than spreading its efforts across many industries as in the past through the 10-cluster policy, according to an economics analyst.
GH Bank sees 19% loan growth in 2025
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 11/12/2025
» Government Housing Bank (GH Bank), a state-owned financial institution that has more than 40% of the market for housing loans across the financial system, believes that demand for homes priced below 2 million baht will remain strong next year.
New stimulus efforts target higher growth
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 08/12/2025
» The government is preparing to promote year-end economic stimulus measures to encourage spending, aiming to lift fourth-quarter GDP growth above 1%.
Agency to monitor growing scam threat
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 27/10/2025
» The National Economic and Social Development Council (NESDC) has committed to regularly monitor and report on scam-related crimes, which have emerged as a growing social threat.
New stimulus to turbocharge GDP
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 02/10/2025
» New Finance Minister Ekniti Nitithanprapas says the government's economic stimulus plan will enable GDP expansion of more than 1% in the fourth quarter, up from an earlier forecast of just 0.3%.
FPO suggests tinkering with co-payment scheme
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 15/09/2025
» The Fiscal Policy Office (FPO) has suggested designing the "Khon La Khrueng" co-payment scheme to be suitable for different areas and recommended the government's contribution should vary between weekdays and holidays, as well as for participants' income levels.
Foreign investment application value surges 37% in first half
Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 14/08/2025
» In the first half of this year, 502 foreign investors applied to conduct business in Thailand under the Foreign Business Act (FBA), a 30% increase year-on-year.
Neda halts all new projects in Cambodia
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 12/08/2025
» Following the deadly Thailand-Cambodia border skirmishes, the Neighbouring Countries Economic Development Cooperation Agency (Neda), a public organisation under the Finance Ministry, has halted all new aid investment projects in Cambodia.
Pichai: US rate likely to be revealed by Saturday
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 30/07/2025
» US tariffs on Thailand are expected to be announced on Aug 1 or 2, with the rate unlikely to remain at 36%, says Finance Minister Pichai Chunhavajira.