Showing 1 - 10 of 102
B150 billion available for ‘quick-win’ stimulus
Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 17/09/2025
» The new Thai government has financial ammunition of roughly 150 billion baht to carry out its “quick-win” stimulus projects, according to a Ministry of Finance official who requested anonymity.
Restaurant sector anticipates further risks in second half
Business, Kuakul Mornkum, Published on 01/08/2024
» Restaurant business operators anticipate a risk of closures in the second half of the year due to low consumer purchasing power and high costs.
Ministry embracing data-driven approach to policymaking
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 17/07/2024
» The Finance Ministry wants to upgrade its fiscal policymaking by adopting a data-driven approach.
State eager to avoid fiscal fiasco
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 06/03/2023
» The government set an ambitious goal to achieve a balanced budget in 10 years, even though several obstacles still remain.
Suchart defends Thai-only relief plan
News, Post Reporters, Published on 12/12/2021
» Labour Minister Suchart Chomklin has clarified the ministry's decision to give a cash handout to Thai workers only, saying the fund was drawn from an emergency loan decree to mitigate the impacts of the Covid-19 pandemic.
Aid schemes top Thai Google searches
Business, Suchit Leesa-nguansuk, Published on 09/12/2021
» Thais have paid attention to the government's Covid-19 assistance schemes as three of the top 10 Google searches in the country this year were linked to such programmes, according to Google Thailand.
Cities need to be smart
Oped, Editorial, Published on 04/11/2021
» So-called smart cities have become aspirational for governments around the world and the government has been among them with its 12th National Economic and Social Development Plan (2017-2021).
Samui entry curbs set to be relaxed
News, Supapong Chaolan, Published on 11/10/2021
» SURAT THANI: Authorities will ease restrictions for people entering Koh Samui, says governor Witchawut Jinto.
Analysts shrug off inflation concerns
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 29/07/2021
» Inflation rates in developed countries, particularly in the US and among nations in the European Union, have been rising since the beginning of the year, in part because of large stimulus schemes designed to rehabilitate their economies battered by the pandemic.
New deal gets thumbs down
News, Post Reporters, Published on 18/07/2021
» The government has launched its third economic relief package since Covid-19 broke out, drawing flak from critics who find the assistance too little to ease the pain and damage.