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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.
NESDC chief calls for major reforms
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 27/08/2025
» Thailand must take economic restructuring efforts more seriously for the country to move forward, says Danucha Pichayanan, secretary-general of the National Economic and Social Development Council (NESDC), who has overseen the country's economic and social policy for five years.
Trump presidency offers mixed bag for Thailand
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 08/11/2024
» With Donald Trump's victory in the US presidential election, the Finance Ministry believes his policies will bring both opportunities and challenges for the Thai economy.
Developing a strategy resilient to risk
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 15/06/2024
» The original description of an economic cycle estimated it lasted for roughly a decade and included one crisis per cycle. Given recent severe global volatility, this definition no longer holds true.
GPF portfolio strategy shifts to handling risks
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 24/05/2024
» The Government Pension Fund (GPF), the second-largest fund in the country, has shifted its investment strategy this year to creating a portfolio capable of handling appropriate risks, rather than maximising profits.
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.
GPF upbeat on recovery prospects in second half
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 08/09/2021
» The Government Pension Fund (GPF) views that the global economy will see continued recovery in the second half of this year, which will be a boon to Thai exports.
Second phase prepped
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 05/12/2020
» The Finance Ministry is preparing to propose the second phase of the co-payment scheme for cabinet approval next week to launch the registration process by Dec 16.
Protests won't hurt stimulus schemes, says finance chief
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 20/10/2020
» Ongoing anti-government protests are unlikely to affect the government's spending stimulus measures, says the Finance Ministry.
0.25% GDP boost sought from stimulus
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 30/09/2020
» The government's consumption stimulus measures and 50:50 co-payment scheme are expected to get 81 billion baht circulating through the economy, boosting the country's GDP by 0.25%, says the Finance Ministry.