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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.
Second phase of stimulus plan gets nod
News, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 06/08/2025
» The cabinet has approved the second phase of the government's economic stimulus plan worth 18.4 billion baht, said Finance Minister Pichai Chunhavajira.
Call for major rethink of economic policy
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 05/05/2025
» Academics have raised concerns about the lack of tangible progress in the government's economic performance.
Thailand faces grim employment prospects
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 17/03/2025
» Thailand's employment prospects are negative as there are clearer signs of a shrinking workforce, evidenced by fewer insured workers under Section 33 of the Social Security Act, which covers more than 10 million people, according to the Federation of Thai SMEs.
Trump tariffs may hinder Thai employment rate
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 27/02/2025
» The state planning unit has raised concerns that US President Donald Trump's protectionist trade measures may lead to increased unemployment in Thailand.
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.
Political instability adds to viral woes
News, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 05/03/2020
» The economy weakened last year thanks to the Sino-US trade war. This year, its health could worsen further due to two emerging factors. One is the Covid-19 outbreak which has hit the country's tourism industry hard. Another is potential political turmoil signalled by a series of "flash mobs" of students which gathered after the Constitutional Court's ruling to dissolve the Future Forward Party (FFP). If the rallies continue unabated, this year's growth could be worse than analysts predict.