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Rethinking the central bank's role
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Somruedi Banchongduang, Somhatai Mosika and Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 16/02/2026
» With Thai economic growth this year expected to sink to its weakest level in a decade, excluding the pandemic shock, Bank of Thailand governor Vitai Ratanakorn recently signalled a possible shift in the central bank's role, seeking more active engagement with problems in the real economy.
Whither populism?
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 16/01/2026
» Compared with the previous election, when some parties promised to distribute hundreds of billions of baht in cash and others pledged infrastructure projects worth trillions, the level of populism in campaign pledges during this election appears to have declined, which academics see as a positive development.
Finance summit thrusts Thailand onto global stage
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 24/12/2025
» Thailand is gearing up to host the Annual Meetings of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and the World Bank Group, one of the world's most influential gatherings on international economic and financial cooperation, in October for the first time in 35 years.
Thailand keen to host global financiers
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 05/12/2025
» Authorities are upbeat about hosting the IMF-World Bank Annual Meetings 2026, hoping it will reinforce foreign confidence in Thailand's solid economic fundamentals.
Moves to address renewables supply flaw
Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 29/09/2025
» While greater renewable energy usage has become a crucial part of efforts to curb carbon dioxide emissions produced by fossil-derived fuels, experts warn that cleaner energy may not always ensure a reliable supply.
CP tech show unveils vision of the future
Business, Boonsong Lipimas, Published on 23/09/2025
» Charoen Pokphand Group (CP Group) hosted the CP Innovation Exposition & Symposium 2025 from Sept 18-21 at True Digital Park in Bangkok, showcasing breakthrough innovations and holding academic symposiums.
Hearing offers tips for Thai-EU pact
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 23/08/2025
» The Commerce Ministry is collecting feedback from a public hearing on free trade agreement (FTA) negotiations between Thailand and the European Union (EU), aiming to guide further talks.
Call for major rethink of economic policy
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 05/05/2025
» Academics have raised concerns about the lack of tangible progress in the government's economic performance.
Over 3m elderly to get latest handout
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 21/01/2025
» Around 3 million elderly people will be eligible to receive 10,000 baht from the second phase of the government's 10,000-baht cash handout scheme, according to Deputy Finance Minister Paopoom Rojanasakul.
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).