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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.
Government allots B10bn to buy individuals' bad debt
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 08/10/2025
» The government plans to allocate around 10 billion baht to address non-performing loans (NPLs) among individual borrowers, according to Finance Minister Ekniti Nitithanprapas.
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.
Fiscal Policy Office issues alert over B1tn debt burden for state agencies
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 29/08/2025
» The Fiscal Policy Office (FPO) has insisted the government should use the budget under Section 28 of the State Financial and Fiscal Discipline Act only when necessary to avoid affecting the operations of state agencies, as the debt burden under this framework has already exceeded 1 trillion baht.
Local industrial output up after 9-month decline
Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 01/06/2025
» Industrial output has turned positive for the first time in nine months, with the automotive sector rebounding after a 21-month slump, says Deputy Finance Minister Paopoom Rojanasakul.
Trump effect mixed for Thailand
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 23/01/2025
» Trump 2.0 policies, referring to strategies utilised by the US president in his second term, are expected to impact products such as computers, equipment and components, electronic devices, rubber products, and agricultural goods.
Exports, tourism to underpin economy
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 28/12/2024
» Exports and tourism are expected to continue supporting Thailand's economy, but the automotive industry remains a key area of concern, according to the Finance Ministry.
Balancing geopolitics
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 14/10/2024
» Geopolitics has the potential to significantly influence global trade dynamics, particularly as tensions rise and alliances shift among nations.
Exploring Thai efforts to cut carbon
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 05/10/2024
» Thailand is racing against time to meet its international commitments to reduce global warming, cutting carbon emissions by one-third within six years.
Minister seeks to escalate collaboration with China
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 11/09/2024
» Thailand needs to ramp up collaboration with China to become a gateway for Chinese exports via the proposed land bridge project, says Finance Minister Pichai Chunhavajira.