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PM urges insurers to step up flood payouts
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 28/11/2025
» Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul has instructed insurance companies to expedite payouts for home and car insurance claims in the flood-affected areas in southern Thailand, with claimants only required to submit photos via Line or other designated channels to insurance companies as evidence.
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.
Flood victims in Southern Thailand to get cash aid
News, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 02/12/2024
» Deputy Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul said the government intends to compensate every household affected by flooding in the South with 9,000 baht in a similar fashion to payouts made to those recently affected by floods in the North.
How VAT on cheap imported goods adds up
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 02/05/2024
» Thailand has embraced the digital economy, with trade on foreign online platforms increasing rapidly, disrupting domestic entrepreneurs.
BAAC targets 4% in farm lending growth
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 23/03/2021
» Despite relatively low prospects for the country's economic growth, the state-owned Bank for Agriculture and Agricultural Cooperatives (BAAC) remains upbeat on its farm lending scheme, aiming for 4% growth to 69 billion baht this financial year, which starts on April 1.
B5,000 cheats media hungry, official claims
News, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 02/05/2020
» Finance permanent secretary Prasong Poontaneat said he was worried that "some" people who are now gathering in front of the Finance Ministry to demand 5,000 baht per month in aid are not really in need and may even be exploiting the media exposure and people's goodwill.
Yield increases slow amid volatile flows
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 22/02/2018
» Thai bond yields have not increased significantly, although capital movements have become more volatile, says Theeraj Athanavanich, a bond market adviser to the Public Debt Management Office (PDMO).