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Tobacco Authority of Thailand targets B1.2bn in export revenue
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 14/02/2026
» The Tobacco Authority of Thailand aims to boost exports this year, aiming to raise its cigarette export revenue to 1.2 billion baht, up from 800 million baht in 2025.
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.
Ekniti team to tout Thailand at World Economic Forum
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 15/01/2026
» Caretaker finance minister Ekniti Nitithanprapas is leading Team Thailand to the World Economic Forum (WEF) Annual Meeting in Davos, Switzerland, aiming to position Thailand on the global investment map.
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.
Fiscal decline expected to pressure Thailand over the medium term
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 27/12/2025
» In 2026, the incoming government is likely to face a host of internal and external challenges, with Thailand's fiscal position a longstanding problem that has become more strained amid sluggish economic growth.
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.
Nation urged to play to its strengths
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 15/12/2025
» Thailand must recalibrate its strategic positioning to remain competitive in the evolving global landscape, concentrating only on sectors where it offers true strengths, rather than spreading its efforts across many industries as in the past through the 10-cluster policy, according to an economics analyst.
Ekniti sounds call to prepare economy
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 29/11/2025
» The finance minister says Thailand faces challenges in three spheres: a new global trade order, technological transformation and severe climate change.
New rice scheme eyes premium tag
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 20/11/2025
» The government has unveiled a "New Rice Economy" initiative aimed at elevating Thai rice to the premium segment in the global market.