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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.
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.
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.
Thai finance minister raises hackles over taxes
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 26/12/2024
» Thailand's Finance Minister Pichai Chunhavajira may be the first finance minister under an elected government with a civilian prime minister to propose a hike to the value-added tax (VAT) rate, which has remained at 7% since 1992.
Using power wisely
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 05/06/2023
» A new government is expected to be formed following the general election last month, riding the turbulent winds of geopolitical and technological change, which is likely to cause disruption.
Bid to hasten Covid payouts
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 13/02/2023
» The Finance Ministry plans to speed up the payment of lump sum claims from Covid-19 policyholders of four dissolved non-life insurance companies, says permanent finance secretary Krisada Chinavicharana.
Baht boosted by foreign investors
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 12/01/2023
» The stronger baht is the result of foreign investors' confidence in Thailand, says Finance Minister Arkhom Termpittayapaisith.
GIF mulls borrowing from fund to improve liquidity
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 20/09/2022
» The General Insurance Fund (GIF) has considered borrowing from the Office of the Insurance Commission (OIC) fund to ensure it has sufficient liquidity to pay insurance claims to Covid-19 policyholders of the four shuttered non-life insurance companies.
GIF rejigs borrowing rules for major liquidity boost
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 19/05/2022
» The General Insurance Fund (GIF) has revised regulations to allow it to borrow more to increase liquidity in case the Office of the Insurance Commission (OIC) shuts down more insurance companies in the future, says permanent finance secretary Krisada Chinavicharana.
GIF seeking loan to handle claims
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 05/04/2022
» The General Insurance Fund (GIF) is seeking a loan from Government Savings Bank in order to pay Covid-19 claims to policyholders of shuttered non-life insurance companies, says a source at the Finance Ministry who requested anonymity.