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First 90 days: Corruption, debt are key
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 30/01/2026
» Most political parties have pledged to fast-track efforts to address household debt and corruption as top priorities during their first 90 days in office.
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.
Agencies refine probe of Thaksin's assets
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 25/11/2025
» The Revenue Department is preparing to further investigate former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra's assets to recover the 17.6-billion-baht tax debt arising from share sales of Shin Corp, a telecom firm he founded, to Singapore's Temasek Holdings Pte.
Flat-rate interest for leasing on the way out
Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 20/08/2025
» The use of flat-rate interest calculation in the vehicle leasing business should be scrapped in the interest of fairness to borrowers, according to a government committee tasked with addressing household debt.
AIIB keen on Land Bridge investment
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 29/05/2025
» The Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) has expressed interest in investing in Thailand's Land Bridge project, describing it as beneficial for both Southeast Asia and East Asia, according to Deputy Finance Minister Julapun Amornvivat.
Earthquake unlikely to damage Thai GDP
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 01/04/2025
» The impact of last week's earthquake is unlikely to affect Thai GDP this year, says Deputy Finance Minister Paopoom Rojanasakul.
Candidate put forward for Bank of Thailand chair role
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 11/02/2025
» The Finance Ministry has nominated Somchai Sujjapongse, a former finance permanent secretary, as a candidate for chairman of the Bank of Thailand's board.
Ministry nominates Somchai Sujjapongse
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 07/02/2025
» The Finance Ministry has nominated Somchai Sujjapongse, a former finance permanent secretary, as a candidate for the new board chairman of the Bank of Thailand, replacing Kittiratt Na-Ranong.
Task force to scrutinise imported goods
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 06/02/2025
» The Customs Department has set up a special task force to inspect the standards of imported goods to prevent substandard items from flooding the local market, especially those from China.
Time for a younger BoT chief: DPM
Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 20/01/2025
» The next governor of the Bank of Thailand (BoT) should come from the younger generation with a broad vision and forward-looking perspective as the financial situation today is evolving rapidly, Deputy Prime Minister Pichai Chunhavajira said on Sunday.