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Tariffs put fate of handout scheme in question
Post Reporters, Published on 14/05/2025
» The fate of the third phase of the government’s flagship digital wallet scheme is hanging in the balance in light of the impact of US tariffs on the Thai economy.
BoT warns of long path to recovery
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 13/05/2025
» Structural problems are a key concern undermining Thailand's future growth potential, Bank of Thailand governor Sethaput Suthiwartnarueput has warned in a harrowing forecast of the country's economic future.
Time to curb spending
News, Editorial, Published on 12/05/2025
» Thailand is facing an avalanche of environmental, economic and political crises, without light at the end of the tunnel. Without stronger leadership and more effective governance, the situation is likely to worsen, driven by years of state inefficiency and neglect.
ABOUT POLITICS: A sound bit of advice
Oped, Published on 10/05/2025
» A message has been conveyed by a former finance minister to an aspiring one -- don't be too agreeable with the government when it comes to money matters.
Trump's China signals give shares a lift
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee & Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 10/05/2025
» RECAP: Asian stocks advanced yesterday after US President Donald Trump announced a trade deal with the UK and signalled that tariffs on Chinese goods may fall if preliminary talks this weekend in Switzerland go well.
Digital wallet's empty promise
Oped, Editorial, Published on 09/05/2025
» Does anyone remember these words? Fiscal multiplier. Economic cyclone. Exit from the black hole of poverty.
Phase 3 of handouts in doubt
News, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 07/05/2025
» The next phase of the government's flagship money handout scheme requires some revisions as the impact of US President Donald Trump's tariff policies on the global economy looms large, Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra said on Tuesday.
Call for Thai ministers to do their job
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Phusadee Arunmas and Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 05/05/2025
» Clouded by several negative factors, including uncertainty stemming from unresolved negotiations with the US on tariff hikes, the Thai economy is likely to miss the government's forecast of 3% growth this year.
Production index slips on downbeat trade projection
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 01/05/2025
» Unpleasant trade prospects threaten to affect the Thai manufacturing sector, with the Manufacturing Production Index (MPI) dipping by 0.6% year-on-year in March to 105.03 points, says the Office of Industrial Economics (OIE).
Cabinet to discuss third phase of handout
Post Reporters, Published on 29/04/2025
» The third phase of the government’s 10,000-baht handout will be on the agenda of next week’s cabinet meeting ahead of its scheduled rollout between May and June, Deputy Finance Minister Julapun Amornvivat said on Tuesday.