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Whither populism?
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 16/01/2026
» Compared with the previous election, when some parties promised to distribute hundreds of billions of baht in cash and others pledged infrastructure projects worth trillions, the level of populism in campaign pledges during this election appears to have declined, which academics see as a positive development.
New rice scheme eyes premium tag
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 20/11/2025
» The government has unveiled a "New Rice Economy" initiative aimed at elevating Thai rice to the premium segment in the global market.
Ministry prepares stimulus measures to counter tariff
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 12/08/2025
» The Finance Ministry is preparing to roll out stimulus measures to offset the negative impacts of US tariffs, while also revving up its regulatory guillotine to enhance the country's competitiveness.
Thailand mulls raft of stimulus measures
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 09/05/2025
» The new economic stimulus measures currently under review cover exports, tourism, tax base expansion and agricultural development, as well as soft loans to mitigate the impacts of a stagnant economy, says Finance Minister Pichai Chunhavajira.
Cabinet okays 10-year EEC visa for foreigners
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 15/05/2024
» The cabinet has approved a special 10-year visa for executives and experts working in the Eastern Economic Corridor (EEC) to support the development of targeted industries in the country.
BAAC eager to develop 50,000 young smart farmers
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 27/03/2024
» State-owned Bank for Agriculture and Agricultural Cooperatives (BAAC) has set a goal to create 50,000 young smart farmers in five years, with a commitment to support low-interest loans totalling 55 billion baht.
BAAC eyes platform for crops in China
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 04/03/2024
» The Bank for Agriculture and Agricultural Cooperatives (BAAC) is negotiating with a Chinese tech giant to set up a joint venture to develop an e-commerce platform to facilitate the sale of agricultural products to China, says president Chatchai Sirilai.
BAAC to create platform for farmers
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 16/02/2024
» The Bank for Agriculture and Agricultural Cooperatives (BAAC) plans to develop an e-commerce platform for online distribution using blockchain technology for transparency and fairness, says Deputy Finance Minister Julapun Amornvivat.
Excise considers tax rejig for cigarettes
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 15/01/2024
» The Excise Department is considering whether a single tax rate or weight-based levy should be applied for cigarettes, says director-general Ekniti Nitithanprapas.
Office says Thailand's fiscal position can withstand shocks
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 28/12/2023
» The government can still depend on a sound fiscal position to cushion economic shocks, says Pornchai Thiraveja, director-general of the Fiscal Policy Office.