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Tobacco Authority of Thailand targets B1.2bn in export revenue
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 14/02/2026
» The Tobacco Authority of Thailand aims to boost exports this year, aiming to raise its cigarette export revenue to 1.2 billion baht, up from 800 million baht in 2025.
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.
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.
Trump looms large in 2026 local outlook
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 23/12/2025
» The global economy in 2026 is likely to continue to be shaped by US President Donald Trump's policies, especially concerning trade, with Thailand already affected by his tariffs policy.
SME D Bank focuses on bad loans
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 13/11/2025
» The Small and Medium Enterprise Development Bank of Thailand (SME D Bank) has been directed to intensify its efforts to address non-performing loans among SMEs.
B3bn credit guarantees to aid firms hit by trade war
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 17/07/2025
» Thai Credit Guarantee Corporation (TCG) has launched a credit guarantee measure worth 3 billion baht to support entrepreneurs affected by the ongoing trade war.
Paopoom looks for more assistance from monetary policy
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 10/07/2025
» Thai monetary policy must "step on the gas" to help support the economy, which has been affected by US reciprocal tariff threats, says Deputy Finance Minister Paopoom Rojanasakul.
Meeting explores impact of border spat
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 24/06/2025
» Deputy Prime Minister and Finance Minister Pichai Chunhavajira on Monday convened an urgent meeting with relevant public and private sector agencies to assess the economic impacts and prepare measures to cope with the escalating tensions between Thailand and Cambodia.
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.
Stimulus projects to go before panel
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 18/06/2025
» Stimulus projects seeking funding from the allocated budget of 157 billion baht are scheduled to go before the Economic Stimulus Committee on Wednesday.