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State rushes to complete studies on CPTPP pact
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 14/04/2021
» The Finance Ministry is speeding up its study on the pros and cons of the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP), as well as working on protective measures to cushion against the impact of the pact if Thailand decides to join.
Adviser predicts recession in 2020
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 02/08/2018
» The global economy is likely headed for a recession in 2020 and the economic downturn will accelerate if the China-US trade squabble turns into a full-blown trade war, says Supavud Saicheua, an adviser to Kiatnakin Phatra Financial Group.
DPM Somkid backs Thailand to join ex-US TPP
Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 21/03/2018
» Deputy Prime Minister Somkid Jatusripitak supports Thailand joining the amended Trans-Pacific Partnership agreement in order to gain future trade and investment benefits.
Somkid moves to calm currency fears
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 05/01/2018
» Deputy Prime Minister Somkid Jatusripitak is playing down warnings from some foreign research houses that Thailand risks being added to the US Treasury's watch list of potential currency manipulators, saying the government has no immediate plans to step in and curb the stronger baht.
Exim aims to lend B100bn for next year
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 22/12/2017
» Export-Import Bank of Thailand (Exim Thailand) seeks to lend 100 billion baht next year, its chief says.
SME hedging scheme hatched
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 09/09/2017
» The government looks set to subsidise foreign exchange hedging fees for small-business operators with the aim of encouraging them to use the tool to protect against foreign currency risks.
Exim providing new SME loans
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 23/02/2017
» The state-owned Export-Import Bank of Thailand (Exim Bank) has rolled out a low-interest rate loan scheme bundled with free credit insurance, targeting small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) engaged in exports.
Deloitte predicts continued FDI inflow on solidity
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 16/02/2017
» Thailand will remain a preferred destination for foreign direct investment (FDI) if the government manages to invest in large-scale infrastructure projects as planned, according to Deloitte Thailand.
FPO raises growth forecast for GDP
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 31/01/2017
» The Fiscal Policy Office (FPO) has painted a brighter outlook for the economy this year, raising its GDP growth forecast to 3.6% but marginally cutting its estimate for last year to 3.2%.
Somkid speaks on weaker baht
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 19/11/2016
» Deputy Prime Minister Somkid Jatusripitak has rushed to allay jitters over the depreciation of the baht against the US dollar on anticipation that President-elect Donald Trump's inwardly-focused policies will prompt a rise in the interest rate and attract substantial capital repatriation.