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Family matters: Thaksin's party down, maybe not out
AFP, Published on 09/02/2026
» Thailand's most successful party of the 21st century just had its worst election result ever, raising questions about the future of the political machine built by jailed ex-prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra.
Fiscal decline expected to pressure Thailand over the medium term
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 27/12/2025
» In 2026, the incoming government is likely to face a host of internal and external challenges, with Thailand's fiscal position a longstanding problem that has become more strained amid sluggish economic growth.
GC Strengthens Capital with Hybrid Debenture Success
Published on 04/12/2025
» A major step in capital strengthening has been achieved as PTT Global Chemical Public Company Limited (GC), the chemical flagship of PTT Group and a global leader in the sector, successfully completed the issuance of its new subordinated hybrid debentures with a total offering size of THB 10,000 million. The strong demand from investors underscores confidence in GC’s financial position and long-term growth potential, while the funding will further support the company’s strategic shift toward High Value–Low Carbon business expansion.
Downgrade worries weaken Thai bond demand
Published on 26/11/2025
» Thailand’s sale of 30-year bonds on Wednesday drew the weakest demand in at least six years amid concern over a potential sovereign rating downgrade and uncertainty over the outlook for interest rates.
Grasping the VAT nettle
Oped, Editorial, Published on 24/11/2025
» The proposal to raise value-added tax from 7% to 8.5% in 2028, and to 10% in 2030, by Deputy Prime Minister and Finance Minister Ekniti Nitithanprapas is a display of political courage rarely seen in a political landscape where politicians are quick to spend money in the name of "economic stimulus" but stay mum when asked how to finance the schemes.
Rethink tax policy
Postbag, Published on 22/11/2025
» Re: "Minister vows VAT increases", (BP, Nov 21).
S&P stance backs state policy
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 15/11/2025
» S&P Global Ratings' affirmation of Thailand's credit rating and outlook underscores confidence in the government's economic policies, which are focused on transparency and strong fiscal discipline, says Finance Minister Ekniti Nitithanprapas.
K-Research outlines ways to improve credit rating outlook
Business, Published on 15/11/2025
» If the Finance Ministry succeeds in reducing the budget deficit to less than 3% of GDP over the next few years, Thailand's credit rating outlook could become stable, according to Kasikorn Research Center (K-Research).
War-torn Myanmar embraces solar to tackle power crisis
Published on 14/11/2025
» When Thailand cut power supply to Myanmar across its western border this year, it intended to curb online scam centres linked to regional networks trafficking hundreds of thousands of people.
GC Sets 4.40% Interest for Hybrid Debentures
Published on 06/11/2025
» PTT Global Chemical Public Company Limited (GC), a global leader in the chemical industry and the chemical flagship of PTT Group, has officially announced the interest rate for its Thai Baht-Subordinated Hybrid Debentures with the issuer’s right to early redemption (“Subordinated Hybrid Debentures”) at 4.40% per annum for the first five years and six months. The public offering is expected to take place during 27–28 November and 1–3 December 2025, through 12 financial institutions.