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Chuan Criticizes Government Handouts: Veteran Thai Leader’s Perspective

Chuan Leekpai Criticizes Government HandoutsIn a recent development that has sparked controversy, Democrat list MP Chuan Leekpai voiced his criticism of the government's cash...

Boosted by Tourism, Consumption, and Exports, Thai Economy Shows Improvement in October

Thailand's economy has seen a positive shift in October, thanks to the combined efforts of tourism, exports, and private consumption. The Bank of Thailand...

Reduced FIDF Fee: Thai Banks’ Payment Update

Thai banks have agreed to pay a reduced annual contribution of 0.23% of deposits to the Financial Institutions Development Fund (FIDF) for the next...

Planning a Crackdown on Low-Cost Imported Goods: What You Need to Know

The Thai Pesticides Alert Network and the Foundation for Consumers recently reported that green Shine Muscat grapes imported from China were discovered to be...

Q3 GDP Growth Surpasses Forecasts, Rises 3.0% Year-Over-Year

The Thai economy has shown strong growth in the third quarter, surpassing expectations and indicating positive momentum for the country. Official data revealed that...

Baht Reaches 3-Month Low, Boosting Exports

The baht has reached a three-month low against the dollar, but Deputy Finance Minister Paopoom Rojanasakul believes this is beneficial for exports. He mentioned...

Proposed Interest Suspension for Designated Debtors: A Detailed Analysis

Banks in Thailand have agreed to suspend interest payments on mortgages, auto loans, and small business loans for selected borrowers in order to ease...

Budget Action Urged by Prime Minister

Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra has called for urgent action on the investment budget for the fiscal year 2025 to boost the economy. During a...