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Thai Government Approves Measures to Reduce Household Debt

Thai Government Approves Measures to Reduce Household Debt

By Sebastian Strangio
The country's household debt-to-GDP ratio is among the highest in Asia, which has acted as brake on its recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic.

Why Thailand Plans to Stretch the National Budget in 2025

Why Thailand Plans to Stretch the National Budget in 2025

By James Guild
Bangkok has embarked on a course of deficit spending, in the hope of reaping economic dividends over the remainder of the decade.
Thailand to Begin Phase 2 of ‘Digital Wallet’ Stimulus in January

Thailand to Begin Phase 2 of ‘Digital Wallet’ Stimulus in January

By Sebastian Strangio
The Pheu Thai government has also promised to introduce debt relief measures and additional stimulus programs in a bid to kick start the economy.

Thai PM Confirms ‘Digital Wallet’ Will Go Ahead, Flags Cash Payments

Thai PM Confirms ‘Digital Wallet’ Will Go Ahead, Flags Cash Payments

By Sebastian Strangio
The Pheu Thai Party's controversial 450 billion baht stimulus program has been criticized as wasteful and fiscally irresponsible.

Thailand to Begin Enrollment for Massive Stimulus Program Next Month

Thailand to Begin Enrollment for Massive Stimulus Program Next Month

By Sebastian Strangio
The government will begin distributing 10,000 baht payments in the fourth quarter, but questions remain about the efficacy of the "digital wallet" program.

What’s Driving Taiwan’s Mass Protests?
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Looking At Demographics, Thailand’s Minimum Wage Hike Makes Sense

Looking At Demographics, Thailand’s Minimum Wage Hike Makes Sense

By David Hutt
The country's shrinking workforce is primarily a problem for consumption, not production.

Does Thailand’s Plan to Finance Its 500 Billion Baht Stimulus Make Sense?

Does Thailand’s Plan to Finance Its 500 Billion Baht Stimulus Make Sense?

By James Guild
Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin's government has struggled to fund its massive "digital wallet" stimulus program.
Thailand’s Stimulus Program on Schedule for May Launch, PM Says

Thailand’s Stimulus Program on Schedule for May Launch, PM Says

By Sebastian Strangio
There is still a lack of clarity about the government's plans to take out foreign loans to fund the $14.3 billion scheme.

Despite Criticisms, Thailand to Press Ahead With $13.8 Billion Stimulus Plan

Despite Criticisms, Thailand to Press Ahead With $13.8 Billion Stimulus Plan

By Sebastian Strangio
The plan, which will disperse 10,000-baht payments to 50 million Thais, has been come under fire from economists and the political opposition.

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