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SME loan demand deteriorates in Q1
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 25/03/2026
» Confidence among small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) fell sharply in the first quarter, driven by mounting concerns over rising costs linked to the energy crisis and a slowdown in lending, according to the latest survey by the SME Development Bank of Thailand (SME D Bank).
GH Bank allays concerns over financial stability amid war
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 17/03/2026
» The Government Housing (GH) Bank has sufficient financial stability to withstand a potential economic crisis that could arise from the war in the Middle East, says the bank's chief.
Thai property market rebounds
Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 26/02/2026
» The domestic housing market has already passed its trough, with supply and demand moving towards a more balanced level, says a property researcher.
Ekniti welcomes latest US tariff measures
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 24/02/2026
» The latest US tariff measures, which impose a uniform 15% import tariff on goods worldwide, is seen as a positive signal for the Thai economy and is expected to help push Thailand's GDP growth above 2%, says caretaker finance minister Ekniti Nitithanprapas.
Foreign loan options to be kept in place
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 12/02/2026
» The government is refusing to rule out overseas borrowing in order to preserve funding channels in case liquidity needs arise.
Whither populism?
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 16/01/2026
» Compared with the previous election, when some parties promised to distribute hundreds of billions of baht in cash and others pledged infrastructure projects worth trillions, the level of populism in campaign pledges during this election appears to have declined, which academics see as a positive development.
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.
State rice support measures extended
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 07/01/2026
» The cabinet has approved an extension of the government's rice support measures, citing ongoing volatility in the global rice market.
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.
SCB expects panel to cut policy rate to 1%
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 22/12/2025
» Siam Commercial Bank (SCB) expects the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) to cut the policy rate to 1% by the first half of next year to support inflation and mitigate debt deflation risks.