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Poll could put key economic measures on hold
Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 12/12/2025
» The second phase of the popular “Khon La Khrueng Plus” co-payment scheme for another 10 million Thai consumers is among the key economic measures that will probably have to be put on hold as the country prepares to go to the polls.
Thais use rare earth leverage
News, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 29/10/2025
» The recent signing of a memorandum of understanding (MoU) between Thailand and the US on rare earth minerals is expected to enhance Thailand's opportunity to negotiate on reciprocal tariffs, says Ekniti Nitithanprapas.
Tariff impact likely in Q3
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 11/06/2025
» The impact of US President Donald Trump's tariffs on the Thai economy is likely to become clearer in the third quarter, says Deputy Finance Minister Julapun Amornvivat.
Would more debt fix the economy?
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 17/05/2025
» A total of seven emergency loan decrees were issued from 1998 to 2021, authorising combined borrowings of 3.83 trillion baht to address various economic crises, including the Asian financial crisis and the Covid-19 pandemic.
Cabinet set to mull credit guarantee agency bill
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 13/05/2025
» The Finance Ministry looks set to propose for cabinet consideration on Tuesday the draft bill for the National Credit Guarantee Agency (NaCGA), a new facility for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that provides direct guarantees for a low fee.
Pact expected to help double trade with European Union
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 19/03/2025
» The Thailand-EU free trade agreement (FTA), expected to be signed this year, will help double Thailand’s trade with the European Union (EU) from its current level, according to Somjai Phagaphasvivat, an independent political and economic analyst.
Casino law expected to be sent to cabinet this year
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 24/10/2024
» The draft law on entertainment complexes is expected to be submitted to the cabinet for consideration this year, according to Deputy Finance Minister Julapun Amornvivat.
Legal rejig needed for foreign land leases
Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 30/09/2024
» The idea of allowing foreigners to lease land in Thailand for up to 99 years, with the land transferred from private ownership to state property, may require amendments to the state property law, says finance permanent secretary Lavaron Sangsnit.
Bad cheque info may be collected
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 28/06/2024
» The Finance Ministry wants criminal offences related to the dishonest use of cheques to be added to the National Credit Bureau's (NCB) blacklist following the amendment of the Offences Arising from the Use of Cheques Act of 1991, says Deputy Finance Minister Julapun Amornvivat.
Navigating new foreign income rules
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 27/06/2024
» Benjamin Franklin famously said in reference to the US Constitution 235 years ago that only two things are certain in this world: death and taxes.