Kirida Bhaopichitr The Thai economy will continue to grow slowly in 2020, albeit slightly faster than this year. It is projected to expand at 2.5-3.0%, compared with 2.5% in 2019, in line with faster growth in the global economy next year. The Thai economy’s main drivers in 2020 will be recoveries in export volumes and […]
Sunthorn Tunmuntong The Nobel Prize in Chemistry this year went to three visionary scientists for “creating a rechargeable world”. Their works can help recharge the Thai economy too if the government does the right thing to support the lithiumion industry. Before we discuss policies, let’s remember that every time we recharge our mobile phones and […]
Kirida Bhaopichitr Kittiphat Buaubol The Thai economy is projected to grow 3.8% in 2019, slightly below this year’s 4.2%. The main reason is slower growth in the global economy. This will lead to a deceleration in Thai exports and tourism, which will impact domestic consumption. However, foreign direct investment and government stimulus measures could prop […]
The Consortium for Southeast Asian Studies in Asia (SEASIA) 2017 Venue: Maha Chakri Sirindhorn Bldg. Room 111, Chulalongkorn University December 17, 2017 Regionalization and Globalization of ASEAN : Opportunities and Challenges CONVENOR: Dr. Wisarn Pupphaves Thailand Development Research Institute CHAIR: Dr. Narongchai Akrasanee Former Minister of Commerce and Minister of Energy, Thailand Morning Session: “New Scenarios for Economic […]
WICHSINEE WIBULPOLPRASERT SUNTHORN TUNMUNTONG Here comes an inconvenient truth for the global automotive industry: The globe is warming and technology is progressing rapidly. Countries around the world are starting to demand next-generation automobiles with high-tech and environmentally friendly features that few traditional automakers are able to accommodate. This opens up opportunities for players outside the […]
PATHOM SANGWONGWANICH Thailand Development Research Institute (TDRI) fellows are urging the government to establish a Rice Market Development Institute to enhance scientific research, disseminate credible information to farmers and entrepreneurs and improve the competitiveness of Thai rice cultivation. Nipon Poapongsakorn, a distinguished fellow at the TDRI, said that a finalised proposal will be submitted […]
TDRI channel: TDRI Research Seminar “Behavioural Economics Research: Some Examples, Applications, and Questions to Pursue” presented by Professor Jack L. Knetsch on Wednesday 25 September 2013 Presentation document
Over the past two decades, Thailand has pursued an ambitious development policy, which has lifted millions out of poverty and improved the overall standard of living. But how much do we really understand about the consequences of development on the well-being of Thai households? A study by TDRI, led by Ammar Siamwalla and Nipon Paopongsakorn […]
