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Setting a short-term agenda
Business, Post Reporters, Published on 15/09/2025
» With only four months before the Anutin Charnvirakul-led government paves the way for a promised election next year, the business sector and economists are hopeful that a shift in administrative direction can revive economic sentiment.
In dire need of direction
Business, Post Reporters, Published on 08/09/2025
» Thai politics has once again reached a turning point, as the Pheu Thai Party had two prime ministers impeached by the Constitutional Court and is set to take up the role of an opposition party.
B157bn handout budget to fund other priorities: PM
Post Reporters, Published on 01/06/2025
» Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra plans to spend about 157 billion baht – earlier allocated for 10,000-baht handouts in fiscal 2025 – on water management, transport and tourism promotion instead.
Tariffs put fate of handout scheme in question
Post Reporters, Published on 14/05/2025
» The fate of the third phase of the government’s flagship digital wallet scheme is hanging in the balance in light of the impact of US tariffs on the Thai economy.
Cabinet to discuss third phase of handout
Post Reporters, Published on 29/04/2025
» The third phase of the government’s 10,000-baht handout will be on the agenda of next week’s cabinet meeting ahead of its scheduled rollout between May and June, Deputy Finance Minister Julapun Amornvivat said on Tuesday.
Coping with a sluggish outlook
Business, Post Reporters, Published on 28/04/2025
» As several countries seek trade negotiations with the US during the 90-day pause on tariffs, Thailand's slow progress has sparked concerns over potential economic repercussions.
Protesters demand casino bill be withdrawn, not just delayed
Post Reporters, Published on 09/04/2025
» Groups opposed to the Entertainment Complex Bill gathered outside the parliament on Wednesday, demanding the government’s casino legislation not only be delayed but withdrawn.
Gauging an elusive growth target
Business, Post Reporters, Published on 17/02/2025
» With the first month of 2025 passed, the economy still faces uncertainty and unclear growth drivers.
Wallet scheme to resume in 2nd quarter
News, Post Reporters, Published on 10/02/2025
» The third phase of the 10,000-baht digital wallet handout programme will begin in the second quarter of this year, says Finance Minister Pichai Chunhavajira.
B10,000 handout reaches elderly, more to follow
Post Reporters, Published on 27/01/2025
» The government delivered its 10,000-baht handout to each of 3 million elderly people early Monday morning, and Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra said payments of subsequent stages would follow later.