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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.
Anutin touts Thai role for food supply
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 28/01/2026
» Amid ongoing global geopolitical challenges, Thailand is ready to serve as part of the world's food supply chain, says caretaker premier Anutin Charnvirakul.
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.
American invasion likely to shape crude prices, baht
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 06/01/2026
» The US invasion of Venezuela is likely to send global oil prices lower and weaken the baht, according to a researcher, while managing economic and diplomatic policy amid geopolitical entanglements could become more complicated.
PM's 'nightmare' is Vietnam surge
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 09/10/2025
» Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul says it is a "nightmare" to see Thailand's economy lagging behind Vietnam.
Analyst urges narrower interest rate spread
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 29/09/2025
» The new governor of the Bank of Thailand is being urged to prioritise narrowing the spread between lending and deposit interest rates, which is the highest in Southeast Asia, while also managing the baht to align with regional currencies.
Official calls for rejig of 2026 budget
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 22/09/2025
» The government is being urged to revise its 2026 budget strategy by trimming around 200 billion baht of "non-essential" spending to accommodate the incoming wave of foreign investment flowing out of China as a result of pressure from US President Donald Trump's policies.
VAT rate to remain at 7% for another year
Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 09/09/2025
» The outgoing caretaker cabinet has approved an extension of the 7% value-added tax (VAT) rate until the end of September 2026 to ease economic pressures and sustain domestic consumption, caretaker deputy finance minister Julapun Amornvivat said on Tuesday.
Expert urges cutting reliance on US buyers
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 02/09/2025
» The Thai government has been advised to reduce its dependence on the US market, which is expected to shrink under US President Donald Trump's reciprocal tariff policy.
More detail on US tariff impacts needed, says Pichai
Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 09/07/2025
» Finance Minister Pichai Chunhavajira says the government is gathering more detailed feedback from the private sector about the potential impacts of US tariffs on Thai exports.