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Analyst urges united front on hardships
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 06/04/2026
» Dealing with crises is not the responsibility of an individual or the government alone -- it requires a collective effort as new crises often arise before existing ones have been fully resolved, says an analyst from Thailand Development Research Institute (TDRI).
Agency preps plan for the silver economy
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 02/12/2025
» The government planning unit is crafting a comprehensive strategy for the "silver economy", a market valued at 2.45 trillion baht and projected to grow significantly as the nation transitions to an aged society.
Thai govt planning unit sounds alarm on 'buy now, pay later' trend
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 25/08/2025
» The government’s planning unit has expressed concern over the growing trend of “buy now, pay later” (BNPL) consumption through online platforms, which has now spread to cover instalment payments for food and fuel expenses, stimulating households to take on excessive debt.
Thai Retirement Lottery sales slated for Q4
Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 22/08/2025
» The Retirement Lottery project is likely to begin sales in the fourth quarter of this year, according to Deputy Finance Minister Paopoom Rojanasakul.
Department prepares G-Token tax framework
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 04/06/2025
» The Revenue Department is preparing a tax framework for G-Tokens similar to the taxation of interest income, aiming for fair competition with traditional investments.
Thailand's G-Token a borrowing innovation
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 24/05/2025
» The current monetary system has long served as a medium of exchange for goods, but encrypted digital information systems are challenging that legacy.
Pundit says China to gain from tariff move
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 21/04/2025
» US President Donald Trump's tariff policy is likely to make China even stronger and clarify the trend of manufacturing base relocation from China to other countries, including Thailand, says Sompop Manarungsan, president of the Panyapiwat Institute of Management.
Healthy enrolment eyed for debt scheme
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 07/01/2025
» The government expects its "You Fight, We Help" debt relief programme will attract participation from debtors owing up to 300 billion baht, representing around 70% of those eligible to participate.
Justifying the digital wallet scheme
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 16/11/2023
» The 10,000-baht digital wallet scheme is considered the flagship policy of the Pheu Thai-led coalition given its prominence in the election campaign.
Government bonds worth B40bn readied
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 27/04/2023
» The Public Debt Management Office (PDMO) plans to offer government savings bonds worth 40 billion baht next month, according to deputy director-general Jindarat Viriyataveekul.