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Digital tech central to national upgrade
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 11/02/2026
» The government has pledged to leverage digital technology to upgrade agricultural supply chains.
Chinese tech firm chooses Thailand for overseas plant
Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 07/02/2026
» Hesai Technology, a global leader in light detection and ranging (LiDAR) solutions and intelligent vehicle navigation systems, says Thailand will host its first manufacturing base outside China.
First 90 days: Corruption, debt are key
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 30/01/2026
» Most political parties have pledged to fast-track efforts to address household debt and corruption as top priorities during their first 90 days in office.
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.
Ekniti sounds call to prepare economy
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 29/11/2025
» The finance minister says Thailand faces challenges in three spheres: a new global trade order, technological transformation and severe climate change.
PM's 'nightmare' is Vietnam surge
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 09/10/2025
» Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul says it is a "nightmare" to see Thailand's economy lagging behind Vietnam.
Structural reform essential for Thai growth
Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 26/09/2025
» Thailand cannot break free from the middle-income trap or achieve high economic growth without addressing the entrenched structural issues plaguing the country, says Supavud Saichuea, chairman of the National Economic and Social Development Council (NESDC).
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.
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.
Would more debt fix the economy?
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 17/05/2025
» A total of seven emergency loan decrees were issued from 1998 to 2021, authorising combined borrowings of 3.83 trillion baht to address various economic crises, including the Asian financial crisis and the Covid-19 pandemic.