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Striving for a more balanced economy
Oped, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 14/05/2020
» In its bid to alleviate the economic damage from the coronavirus pandemic through the 1-trillion-baht borrowing scheme, the Prayut Chan-o-cha government aims to provide immediate relief to millions who are in trouble, and also restore the grassroots economy, with a view to better balancing the economic system, so it depends less on exports and tourism.
Solid financials offer firepower to weather crisis
Oped, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 02/04/2020
» Like other countries, Thailand is fighting a war against Covid-19. For the government, it cannot afford to lose this war as it must ensure safety to public health, buffer the outbreak's impact on the economy and help affected people who have lost jobs and incomes.
Indirect corruption robs quality of life
Oped, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 30/04/2015
» If the Thai economy can be likened to an aeroplane, it is flying with some engines in trouble.