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Long-term structural issues hobble Thailand's growth
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 05/01/2026
» Thailand's economy has been mired in a prolonged period of low growth.
Debt restructuring ‘a one-time deal’
Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 07/11/2025
» The government expects more than 100 billion baht will circulate back into the economy from its new debt restructuring programme for small-scale borrowers.
Co-payment, welfare card schemes backed to lift GDP
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 06/10/2025
» The Finance Ministry expects the "Khon La Khrueng" co-payment scheme and increased allowances under the state welfare card programme to lift private consumption by 0.87 percentage points.
Loan will fund Motorway extension to U-tapao airport
Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 06/06/2025
» The Ministry of Finance has signed a 2.4-billion-baht loan agreement with the Asian Development Bank (ADB) to fund construction of an extension of Motorway No.7 to U-tapao airport.
Cabinet demands BoT rate cut today
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 26/02/2025
» The cabinet has sent a letter to the Bank of Thailand urging a cut in interest rates to help ensure inflation stays within the targeted range.
Panel in the offing to drive 20-baht rail fare policy
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 18/02/2025
» The Finance Ministry and Transport Ministry plan to establish a steering committee to drive the government's 20-baht flat fare policy for Bangkok's entire electric train system.
Finance Minister says low inflation, strong baht hinder growth
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 20/12/2024
» Inflation remains too low and the baht is excessively strong, which is not conducive to economic expansion, says Finance Minister Pichai Chunhavajira.
Minister presses BoT on policy rate move
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 09/11/2024
» In light of the Federal Reserve's recent interest rate cut, the Bank of Thailand's Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) must decide whether to adjust its policy rate accordingly, says Finance Minister Pichai Chunhavajira.
Trump presidency offers mixed bag for Thailand
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 08/11/2024
» With Donald Trump's victory in the US presidential election, the Finance Ministry believes his policies will bring both opportunities and challenges for the Thai economy.
Finance minister calls for rejigging of domestic investment
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 05/11/2024
» Finance Minister Pichai Chunhavajira expects the trade war between the United States and China will intensify, regardless of who becomes the 47th US president.