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Prime Bangkok plots on the block
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 05/02/2026
» The Treasury Department is preparing to put more than 40 plots of land acquired through asset seizures up for sale, in addition to opening auctions to lease another 10 prime land plots in Bangkok and other provinces.
'Shaky' 6 months ahead
News, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 02/05/2025
» Thailand's economy will likely experience "turbulence" for six months, during which the government will roll out proactive measures to help cushion any negative impacts, Deputy Prime Minister Pichai Chunhavajira said yesterday.
Border, transit trade increases 10.9% in first 2 months
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 27/03/2025
» The value of border trade and transit trade in the first two months this year reached nearly 300 billion baht, expanding by 10.9% year-on-year.
TDRI sounds alarm on excess stimulus
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 17/02/2025
» The Thailand Development Research Institute (TDRI) has warned that excessive government stimulus beyond the GDP potential could trigger a wage-price spiral, which may lead to a future economic crisis.
Arkhom eyes 10% export growth in 2022
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 31/03/2022
» Despite soaring oil prices and rising production costs driven by the Russia-Ukraine war, Finance Minister Arkhom Termpittayapaisith still hopes to see the Thai export sector expand by 10% this year.
Exim Bank's tools can help SMEs survive, thrive
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 08/12/2021
» Although many parties share common views on a better economic outlook for Thailand and the world next year, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) might still have no good reason to celebrate, said Rak Vorrakitpokatorn, president of Export-Import Bank of Thailand (Exim Bank).
TMB-TBank chief wants SME support via tax code
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 18/03/2021
» The government is being urged to rev up tax restructuring efforts to support small and medium-sized enterprise (SMEs), says the chief executive of TMB-Thanachart Bank (TMB-TBank).
State banks to offer free meals to needy
News, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 27/06/2020
» The Ministry of Finance is planning to fund meal handouts at state banks to help people across the kingdom impacted by Covid-19.
Village Funds repurposed
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 07/05/2020
» The global lockdown has disrupted activities related to exports and tourism, mainstays of the Thai economy comprising over 80% of GDP. This underscores the importance of a local economy-driven growth model.
Stimulus preparations underway for 2020
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 15/11/2019
» Thailand is planning additional economic stimulus measures if needed amid bleak forecasts for next year, says Finance Minister Uttama Savanayana.