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Thai private investment stabilises despite global risks
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 31/03/2026
» The Fiscal Policy Office (FPO) remains concerned that the war in the Middle East and volatility in the baht exchange rate could adversely affect the Thai economy, despite imports of capital goods rising by nearly 44% in February compared with the same period last year, reflecting continued expansion in private sector investment.
Thailand mulls windfall tax on oil refineries
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 28/03/2026
» The Fiscal Policy Office (FPO) has acknowledged it is studying the feasibility of introducing a windfall tax on refinery businesses in Thailand.
Thai Finance Ministry maintains 2026 growth forecast at 2.0%
Reuters, Published on 27/01/2026
» Thailand's economy is expected to grow 2.0% this year, the Finance Ministry reported on Tuesday, maintaining its previous forecast.
Finance summit thrusts Thailand onto global stage
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 24/12/2025
» Thailand is gearing up to host the Annual Meetings of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and the World Bank Group, one of the world's most influential gatherings on international economic and financial cooperation, in October for the first time in 35 years.
Thailand keen to host global financiers
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 05/12/2025
» Authorities are upbeat about hosting the IMF-World Bank Annual Meetings 2026, hoping it will reinforce foreign confidence in Thailand's solid economic fundamentals.
Cabinet discusses next co‑pay scheme phase
Post Reporters, Published on 16/11/2025
» The cabinet will formally discuss the second phase of the Khon La Khrueng Plus (Co‑Pay Plus) scheme on Tuesday, with a rollout expected early next year, says Finance Minister Ekniti Nitithanprapas.
Office outlines expected goals for revised fiscal framework
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 03/11/2025
» The revised medium-term fiscal framework should focus on strengthening revenue generation and rationalising government expenditure to reinforce fiscal credibility with ratings agencies, says the chief of the Fiscal Policy Office (FPO).
55 shops axed from co-pay programme
News, Post Reporters, Published on 02/11/2025
» The Finance Ministry has barred 55 shops from participating in the Khon La Khrueng Plus co-payment scheme for violating the rules, spokesman Vinit Visessuvanapoom said on Saturday.
Co-payment data analytics system proves useful
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 31/10/2025
» The Finance Ministry, which operates the "Khon La Khrueng Plus" co-payment scheme, has employed a data analytics system to analyse suspicious transactions and identify activities that do not comply with the programme's conditions.
PM Anutin asks Trump for ‘better’ trade deal
Published on 30/10/2025
» Thailand has asked US President Donald Trump for a “better” trade deal as the two countries press ahead with tariff talks, following the signing of a US-brokered peace agreement between Bangkok and Phnom Penh.