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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.
Exim Bank offers cheap loans to halal exporters
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 07/08/2024
» The Export-Import Bank of Thailand (Exim Bank) has teamed up with the Islamic Bank of Thailand (IBank) to offer loans with interest rates lower than the prime rate to support the goal of becoming Asean's halal hub by 2028.
IBank posts huge profit gain for 2023
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 11/06/2024
» The Islamic Bank of Thailand (IBank) reported a 1,553% increase in net profit last year compared with 2022.
IBank finally flourishes
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 02/03/2024
» Over the past two decades, the Islamic Bank of Thailand (IBank) has faced numerous challenges in becoming the sole financial institution in the country to provide sharia-compliant financial services in accordance with Islamic principles, says president Thaweelap Rittapirom.
Tapping a vast market
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 12/02/2024
» The restoration of diplomatic relations between Thailand and Saudi Arabia in 2022 following a 30-year break has created new opportunities for Thailand to tap into demand for its halal products in Middle Eastern markets.
NESDC outlines nation's transition
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 19/09/2023
» Over the past five years, economic growth has fallen below the targets set, while over the next two years Thailand will still have to face the challenges and uncertainties of the global economy, said Danucha Pichayanan, secretary-general of the National Economic and Social Development Council (NESDC), during an annual meeting yesterday entitled "Transitioning Thailand: Coping with the Future".
Going global
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 24/07/2023
» Why are Thai small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) unable to penetrate foreign markets as other countries do? Apart from a lack of courage in tackling obstacles to international trade, Thai SMEs' lack of research and development (R&D) is one of the key factors hindering them from entering the global market.
Ministry upbeat on baht rebound
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 09/07/2022
» The Finance Ministry expects the baht's value to rebound in the second half this year, in line with the anticipated narrowing of the current account deficit, says a ministry source who requested anonymity.
Moody's affirms 'resilient' economy
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 09/04/2022
» Moody's Investors Service has affirmed Thailand's credit rating and maintained its outlook at stable, says Patricia Mongkhonvanit, director-general of the Public Debt Management Office.
IBank to double number of branches nationwide
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 27/05/2020
» State-owned Islamic Bank of Thailand (IBank) has been instructed to more than double the number of branches to 100 nationwide with a focus on the South, home to the country's largest concentration of Muslims.