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Thai experts urge focus on short-term economic gains
News, Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 22/09/2025
» Economists warn that Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul's "economic dream team" has only 4–6 months to show tangible results, urging the administration to focus on short-term stability.
Anutin gets down to work
Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 06/09/2025
» Bhumjaithai Party leader Anutin Charnvirakul is preparing to form a government after being elected with 311 votes, comfortably surpassing the 247 required for a majority, to become the country's 32nd prime minister.
B50 and B100 banknotes switch to polymer
Post Reporters, Published on 29/08/2025
» The Bank of Thailand will introduce new 50- and 100-baht banknotes made from special polymer material, with circulation to begin in November, according to Governor Sethaput Suthiwartnarueput.
A difference of opinion
News, Published on 16/08/2025
» When the moment of truth came -- that Thailand had been slapped with a 19% tariff by the US, down from the originally threatened 36% -- several implications for the government were spelt out by experts, both positive and cautionary.
Stakes high for next central bank chief
News, Jutamas Tadthiemrom, Published on 09/06/2025
» As the clock ticks down on Governor Sethaput Suthiwartnarueput's term, which is ending on Sept 30, Thailand's central bank chief is preparing to hand over the reins at a time of mounting economic uncertainty.
Thailand's stalled cash handout scheme sours voters on Pheu Thai Party
Reuters, Published on 02/06/2025
» Rungthiwa Pimphanit waited months for a long-promised cash handout of 10,000 baht from Thailand's ruling party, which she backed in 2023 elections, but now the scheme to stimulate a stalling economy has been put on ice.
Ad Carabao, Kasetsart academic join casino critics
News, Post Reporters, Published on 26/05/2025
» Legendary singer Yuenyong Opakul, better known as "Ad Carabao", has voiced opposition to the controversial casino-entertainment project, saying it is not worth the trouble.
Recruitment for the position of Bank of Thailand Governor
Published on 21/05/2025
» The Selection Committee for Governor of the Bank of Thailand announces the recruitment of candidates to be nominated for the position of Governor of the Bank of Thailand to replace incumbent Sethaput Suthiwartnarueput, whose five-year term ends in September 2025. The following qualifications are required:
Time for a younger BoT chief: DPM
Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 20/01/2025
» The next governor of the Bank of Thailand (BoT) should come from the younger generation with a broad vision and forward-looking perspective as the financial situation today is evolving rapidly, Deputy Prime Minister Pichai Chunhavajira said on Sunday.
Top political stories of 2024: A year of political trouble and turmoil
News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 27/12/2024
» With 2025 fast approaching, the 'Bangkok Post' takes a look at five of the top political stories that intrigued the nation over the past 12 months.