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Pundit: Chinese goods the main threat
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 29/01/2026
» The influx of low-priced goods from China has a far more severe impact than US tariffs on Thai products, says Somkiat Tangkitvanich, president of Thailand Development Research Institute (TDRI).
Anutin touts Thai role for food supply
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 28/01/2026
» Amid ongoing global geopolitical challenges, Thailand is ready to serve as part of the world's food supply chain, says caretaker premier Anutin Charnvirakul.
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.
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.
VAT mulled for firms with less revenue
News, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 02/05/2025
» Finance Minister Pichai Chunhavajira on Thursday floated an idea of collecting value-added tax (VAT) from businesses with an annual income below 1.8 million baht to boost state income and reduce budget deficits.
Unpacking the debt-to-GDP ratio
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 29/03/2025
» The Pheu Thai Party-led government has pursued aggressive fiscal policies, building on the work of the previous administration led by Gen Prayut Chan-o-cha, which navigated the challenges of the Covid-19 pandemic. During Gen Prayut's tenure, two special emergency loan decrees were enacted, resulting in total borrowing of 1.5 trillion baht and prompting an increase in the public debt ceiling from 60% to 70% of GDP.
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.
Premier calls for capacity upgrade
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 19/02/2025
» Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra has directed three economic ministries to develop strategies to revitalise the country's capacity utilisation, which has slumped despite an increase in industrial investment and exports.
Carbon tax implementation in the offing
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 04/02/2025
» Thailand is set to implement a carbon tax this month as part of its efforts to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and promote environmental sustainability.
State emphasises logistics projects
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 29/01/2025
» Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra has ordered the high-speed rail, double-track railway, and Land Bridge projects be expedited to position Thailand as the "logistics hub of Asia".