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Home seizures spike on bad debt
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 25/11/2025
» The state planning unit has raised concerns about mortgage borrowers as new data shows a significant increase in homes being seized and put up for auction.
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.
Unpacking the debt-to-GDP ratio
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 29/03/2025
» The Pheu Thai Party-led government has pursued aggressive fiscal policies, building on the work of the previous administration led by Gen Prayut Chan-o-cha, which navigated the challenges of the Covid-19 pandemic. During Gen Prayut's tenure, two special emergency loan decrees were enacted, resulting in total borrowing of 1.5 trillion baht and prompting an increase in the public debt ceiling from 60% to 70% of GDP.
Hunting for a place at the financial table
Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 16/08/2024
» Amid the wreckage of the 1997 Asian financial crisis, also known as the "Tom Yum Kung" crisis, the Thai financial sector worked to develop a strong and resilient infrastructure.
Navigating new foreign income rules
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 27/06/2024
» Benjamin Franklin famously said in reference to the US Constitution 235 years ago that only two things are certain in this world: death and taxes.
Bank of Thailand predicts 2024 growth of 4.4%
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 12/10/2023
» The Bank of Thailand has maintained its GDP growth forecast for next year at 4.4%, inclusive of the government's economic stimulus measures, says assistant governor Piti Disyatat.
Confidence slips amid household debt woes
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 31/08/2023
» The consumer confidence index dropped to 55.6 in July from 56.7 the previous month as consumers were concerned about household debt, says Fiscal Policy Office director-general Pornchai Thiraveja.
How Thailand's welfare state could change
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 28/06/2023
» For the past few decades, many countries have been working towards providing "healthcare for all", including equity in access to healthcare and healthcare financing.
Govt calls for more investment
News, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 07/06/2022
» Finance Minister Arkhom Termpittayapaisith yesterday urged people to invest in the kingdom while the economy is on an upward trend and the Bank of Thailand (BoT) is trying to maintain a favourable policy interest rate to support growth.
Exports, tourism help fire up expansion in April
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 31/05/2022
» The growth of exports, tourism and the agricultural sector supported the country's economic expansion in April, according to the Fiscal Policy Office (FPO).