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Economists outline most urgent tasks
Business, WICHIT CHANTANUSORNSIRI and Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 10/02/2026
» Urgent priorities of the new government are to ease the cost-of-living burden on the public, find markets for SME products and push ahead with policies promised during the election campaign, economists say.
Private sector welcomes poll result
Business, SOMHATAI MOSIKA and LAMONPHET APISITNIRAN, Published on 10/02/2026
» The private sector is optimistic about the formation of the new government, anticipating stability and policy continuity. Businesses are urging the new administration to appoint qualified individuals to ministerial positions.
Adapting to a new world order
Business, Somhatai Mosika, Lamonphet Apisitniran and Suchit Leesa-nguansuk, Published on 02/02/2026
» As the global order shifts rapidly to geopolitical tensions, evolving trade rules and technological competition that is reshaping economics, business leaders and analysts are urging the country to adapt to these changes.
Bank of Thailand plays down US currency watchlist move
Somruedi Banchongduang, Wichit Chantanusornsiri and Somhatai Mosika, Published on 30/01/2026
» The Bank of Thailand says it remains confident in its ability to manage baht volatility against the US dollar after Thailand was added to a US Treasury watchlist for currency practices.
EC probes suspicious cash
News, Wichit Chantanusornsiri and Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 30/01/2026
» The Election Commission is looking into a series of suspicious cash withdrawals totalling over 450 million baht, which were flagged by the Bank of Thailand (BoT) over concerns that the money could be used to buy votes ahead of the election on Feb 8.
Gold traders seek clarity on new trading rules
Business, NAREERAT WIRIYAPONG and WICHIT CHANTANUSORNSIRI, Published on 28/01/2026
» The Gold Traders Association (GTA) is asking the Bank of Thailand to clarify all the regulations it is set to enforce regarding gold trading, asking for more time to comply, particularly with the measure for online gold trading using dollar-based transactions.
Thailand stalls as Vietnam surges
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Somhatai Mosika and Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 26/01/2026
» As the election campaign intensifies, the theme of restructuring has been a common refrain across the political spectrum, promoted as a tool to revive an economy that has struggled to gain momentum in recent decades.
State agencies urged to take action on exchange rate
Business, Somhatai Mosika, Lamonphet Apisitniran and Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 22/01/2026
» Relevant government agencies, including the Bank of Thailand, are being advised to take quick action to ensure the baht remains at an appropriate level.
Pundit calls for smarter energy policies
Business, Yuthana Praiwan and Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 21/01/2026
» Political parties are urged to make smarter decisions to address living costs in the energy sector as previous price subsidy schemes were unhealthy for the economy, says Praipol Koomsup, an economist at Thammasat University who was an assistant to former energy minister Narongchai Akrasanee.
Rice stockpiling under scrutiny
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri and Somhatai Mosika, Published on 20/01/2026
» Rice experts say the stockpile requirement is reasonable for exports, boosts the quality of rice, and ensures the country's food security.