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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.
Thailand holds its breath as election approaches
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 24/12/2025
» The 2026 general election marks a pivotal moment in the nation's volatile political landscape.
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.
GSB head urges prolonged rate cut
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 23/06/2025
» Vitai Ratanakorn, president of Government Savings Bank (GSB) and a candidate for Bank of Thailand governor, has suggested the policy interest rate should be greatly lowered for a sustained period to revive the stagnant economy.
Coup fears mount amidst turbulence
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 20/06/2025
» Thailand's economy could face its greatest risk if political changes occur in ways that do not follow democratic processes, warns a Thailand Development Research Institute (TDRI) economist.
Revenue to unveil chatbot
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 10/07/2023
» The Revenue Department is preparing to introduce a chatbot to offer answers to taxpayers online as a new channel for virtual tax consultation, says director-general Lavaron Sangsnit.
Student loan rate cut proposed
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 17/06/2022
» The interest rate for the Student Loan Fund will be lowered to reduce the burden on borrowers, says permanent finance secretary Krisada Chinavicharana.
Waivers on yachts extended
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 19/03/2021
» The Customs Department has approved the extension of tax waivers, including value-added tax on the value of vessels for all yachts arriving for another 2.5 years to support the country's marine industry.
VAT criteria‘ misunderstood’ by parties
Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 06/10/2018
» Revenue Department director-general Ekniti Nitithanprapas said a misunderstanding of the criteria led to one applicant being disqualified for the bid for a trial run to provide downtown value-added tax (VAT) refund services for foreign tourists.