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Bright future for BJT, barring missteps
News, Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 04/10/2025
» After delivering a policy statement in parliament early this week, the Bhumjaithai-led (BJT) coalition is now in full gear. With both populism and nationalism at play in the Thai-Cambodian conflict, the party finds its popularity surging like never before.
China's uphill fight vs price wars
News, Manishi Raychaudhuri, Published on 14/08/2025
» Overcapacity has made its way into China's domestic market, with price wars leading to collapsing profitability and accelerating deflation. The government has responded by launching a so-called "anti-involution" programme to combat deflationary price wars. It's had some early wins, but this could be a lengthy battle.
All eyes on central bank
News, Editorial, Published on 04/11/2024
» Today, all things going well, Bank of Thailand (BOT) governors will choose a new chairman. It's a role crucial to the stability and independence of the country's central bank.
Panel to revive economy
News, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 29/10/2024
» A joint state-private committee will be set up to come up with measures to address the country's economic problems and boost GDP growth, according to the chairman of the Thai Chamber of Commerce (TCC), Sanan Angubolkul.
Thaksin's 'vision' might be outdated
News, Chartchai Parasuk, Published on 05/09/2024
» This article is not meant to diminish the brilliance of the spiritual leader of the Pheu Thai Party, former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra. It is to demonstrate that, despite his immense knowledge and vast experience, Thailand's current economic problems are caused by structural deficiencies and cannot be resolved by traditional stimulus measures. One needs a good understanding of economic principles to approach the problems correctly.
Srettha touts new stimuli
News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 22/06/2024
» The government will roll out additional measures to stimulate the sluggish economy next week, Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin said on Friday.
Nation 'like a sick person'
News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 12/09/2023
» In his first policy statement to parliament yesterday, Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin likened the country to a "sick person", for which the government needs to prescribe cures such as the 10,000-baht digital cash handout and reduced energy prices.
Economic stimuli to top govt agenda
News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 01/09/2023
» The new government will prioritise implementing policies to stimulate the economy and help cut living costs, including capping electric rail service fares at 20 baht, as soon as it is sworn in, new Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin said on Thursday.
Govt to mull more stimuli for New Year
News, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 29/11/2022
» The Finance Ministry will on Tuesday submit to the cabinet for consideration a series of economic stimulus packages to boost consumer spending during the New Year period, a ministry source said.
Show where the cash goes
News, Editorial, Published on 21/05/2021
» After insisting the government has plenty of cash to splurge on Covid-19 relief schemes, the truth about how the state purse drying up has been revealed.