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Anutin hails return to global stage
News, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 14/02/2026
» Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul chaired a meeting with senior cabinet members at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs yesterday, thanking them for helping return Thailand to what he described as "the world's radar".
Long-term structural issues hobble Thailand's growth
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 05/01/2026
» Thailand's economy has been mired in a prolonged period of low growth.
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.
Poll could put key economic measures on hold
Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 12/12/2025
» The second phase of the popular “Khon La Khrueng Plus” co-payment scheme for another 10 million Thai consumers is among the key economic measures that will probably have to be put on hold as the country prepares to go to the polls.
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.
Lottery retirement savings plan risky
Oped, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 23/10/2025
» Lotteries are among the oldest forms of betting. Yet in modern times, various governments have used this popular form of gambling to encourage financial savings among citizens and even retirees.
Finance Ministry preps tax reform timeline
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 14/10/2025
» The Finance Ministry is preparing a timeline for its tax reform plan, covering both tax increases and reductions.
State plan to train 100,000 employees
Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 09/10/2025
» The Thai government plans to improve the skills of 100,000 workers in an effort to align with modern technologies.
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.
Fiscal 2025 collection to miss target
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 19/09/2025
» The government's revenue collection for fiscal 2025, which comes to a close at the end of this month, is expected to miss the state target.