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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.
THAI prepares to formulate new strategy
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 09/01/2026
» The board of Thai Airways International (THAI) Plc has appointed four subcommittees to drive the organisation forward and is preparing to hold a meeting to formulate the company's strategy next month.
Finance ministry pursuing better stability
Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 26/09/2025
» The Ministry of Finance vows to lay the groundwork for fiscal consolidation to strengthen financial stability during the four-month tenure of the new government, says Vorapak Tanyawong, the new deputy minister.
Tariff no threat to mid-sized motorcycles
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 18/08/2025
» Thailand's medium-sized motorcycles (engines of 250-800cc), a key export product to the US, are likely to retain their market share despite the new 19% reciprocal tariff.
Next Bank of Thailand head must not let baht strengthen 'abnormally'
News, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 01/07/2025
» A key priority for the next governor of the Bank of Thailand (BoT) will be to ensure that the baht does not strengthen abnormally due to market distortions, according to Finance Minister Pichai Chunhavajira.
Projects must 'move the needle'
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 16/06/2025
» Economic stimulus projects seeking funding from allocated budget of 157 billion baht must be sufficiently large to move the needle and effectively address targeted problems, says Deputy Finance Minister Julapun Amornvivat.
Official reveals criteria for stimulus
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 12/06/2025
» The 157-billion-baht economic stimulus package expected to generate domestic employment, increase production that affects the domestic supply chain, and promote investment, is expected to go before the Economic Stimulus Committee over the next few weeks.
PDMO sets B2.3tn for fiscal 2021 plan
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 26/10/2020
» The Public Debt Management Office (PDMO) has a public debt management plan of 2.3 trillion baht under the fiscal 2021 budget, says PDMO director-general Patricia Mongkhonvanit.
Panel submits probe results on THAI debt
News, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 02/09/2020
» The Transport Ministry on Tuesday submitted the findings of a probe into alleged irregularities involving Thai Airways International (THAI) to the Finance Ministry for further action.
Big projects facing delays, says Somkid
News, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 27/06/2020
» The Covid-19 pandemic has delayed major public-private partnership (PPP) projects, putting many six to 10 months behind schedule, according to Deputy Prime Minister Somkid Jatusripitak.