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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.
Government vows to support digital assets
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 22/11/2024
» The government has pledged to create opportunities and make investments in digital assets more accessible, seeking to position Thailand as a regional leader.
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.
Ministry predicts 2.7% growth this year
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 01/11/2024
» The Finance Ministry's Fiscal Policy Office (FPO) forecasts Thai GDP growth of 2.7% this year and 3% in 2025.
Exim Bank aims to secure bond guarantee licence
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 03/09/2024
» The Export-Import Bank of Thailand (Exim Bank) plans to handle the impact of the global trade war, which could lead to a contraction in export loans, by venturing into bond guarantees.
K-Research: Restructuring of industrial sector required
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 21/06/2024
» Kasikorn Research Center (K-Research) predicts Thailand's Manufacturing Production Index (MPI) will contract by 2% this year, marking the second consecutive year of decline.
Shippers seek baht management
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 25/11/2020
» The Thai National Shippers' Council (TNSC) is urging financial authorities to manage the local currency's value to hover around 31 baht against the US dollar for trade competitiveness.
BoT, Finance Ministry wrangle baht
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 12/11/2020
» The Finance Ministry has discussed managing the baht's movements with the Bank of Thailand in a bid to help exporters and recoup the economy amid a tourism slump.
BoT, Finance Ministry wrangle baht
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 11/11/2020
» The Finance Ministry has discussed managing the baht's movements with the Bank of Thailand in a bid to help exporters and recoup the economy amid a tourism slump.
FPO upgrades 2020 GDP decline to 7.7%
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 30/10/2020
» GDP contraction is projected to be less severe than previously estimated based on a recovery among Thailand's Asian trading partners, without factoring in domestic political turbulence, says the Fiscal Policy Office (FPO).