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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.
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.
Coup fears mount amidst turbulence
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 20/06/2025
» Thailand's economy could face its greatest risk if political changes occur in ways that do not follow democratic processes, warns a Thailand Development Research Institute (TDRI) economist.
Pact expected to help double trade with European Union
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 19/03/2025
» The Thailand-EU free trade agreement (FTA), expected to be signed this year, will help double Thailand’s trade with the European Union (EU) from its current level, according to Somjai Phagaphasvivat, an independent political and economic analyst.
Budget delay blamed for slow public investment
Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 02/10/2024
» The government under-invested in the previous fiscal year because the budget was passed so late, according to the Comptroller General’s Department (CGD).
China seen as keeping Thai inflation low
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 24/09/2024
» Thailand's rate of inflation is not a major concern as China is currently "exporting deflation" globally, according to the chairman of the state planning agency.
Government Pension Fund expects to shift focus to gold, oil to mitigate risk
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 24/04/2024
» The Government Pension Fund (GPF) is reducing investments in assets that may be affected by war and increasing investments in gold and oil to mitigate risk.
Smartcard scheme counted on to survive elections
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 12/02/2019
» The next government is expected to continue using the Prayut Chan-o-cha administration's state welfare smartcard scheme, says a senior official at the Finance Ministry.
Fiscal Policy Office: GDP to overcome snags
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 29/01/2019
» The Fiscal Policy Office (FPO) is bullish on the economic outlook, forecasting growth will meet its potential at 4% this year, despite mounting uncertainties, particularly on the external front.
GSB reveals 4-6% goal for loan growth
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 10/12/2018
» The state-owned Government Savings Bank (GSB) aims for lending growth in the range of 4-6% next year, focusing on small and medium-sized enterprise (SME) loans.