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Rate cuts to take priority next year
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 18/12/2024
» Monetary policy should take a central role in driving economic growth next year, while fiscal policy diminishes as a tool to address the fiscal deficit, says Supavud Saichuea, chairman of the National Economic and Social Development Council.
Cooking gas prices unchanged
Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 18/12/2024
» Domestic cooking gas prices will remain unchanged at 423 baht per 15-kilogramme cylinder until the end of March next year, though this increases the financial burden for the debt-ridden state Oil Fuel Fund, says the Energy Policy Administration Committee (EPAC).
Declining competitiveness, loan growth dent GDP outlook
Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 04/12/2024
» The deteriorating competitiveness of Thai automotive companies coupled with contracting loan growth and uncertainty regarding US president-elect Donald Trump's trade policies pose threats to the Thai economy next year, say economists who downgraded the nation's GDP growth outlook.
Export gain may reach 4%
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 27/11/2024
» Thai exports this year could grow by 4%, exceeding the target of 1-2%, thanks to the economic recovery of key trading partners and relaxed global monetary policies.
Power tariff to be capped until next April
Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 25/11/2024
» In an extension of the government’s current policy, Thailand's energy minister plans to cap the power tariff until April next year.
Michelin pins investment on EV policy
Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 25/11/2024
» French tyre maker Michelin vows to expand its investment in Thailand, hoping to benefit from the government's electric vehicle (EV) promotion policy despite weak domestic car sales.
Authorities promise to give rice farmers a fair deal
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 19/11/2024
» The Commerce Ministry is monitoring the new harvest season of paddy rice, with a plan to implement support measures as approved by the National Rice Policy Committee (NRPC) to help farmers.
Markets start to look beyond 'Trump Trade'
Business, Bualuang Securities, Published on 19/11/2024
» Global stocks in the past two weeks have moved in response to the US election and its outcome, particularly the so-called 'Trump Trade', or stocks linked to the policies of the incoming Republican president.
Bank of Thailand tempers anxiety about chair
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang and Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 13/11/2024
» Satit Limpongpan, chairman of the selection committee tasked with choosing the new board chairman of the Bank of Thailand, has confirmed the position will not have any influence on the central bank's monetary policy.
Struggle for independence
Business, Post Reporters, Published on 11/11/2024
» The inconsistent viewpoints of the government's fiscal policymakers, led by the Pheu Thai Party, and the monetary policymakers, led by the Bank of Thailand, indicate a clear rift over the past year.