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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.
Co-pay scheme expects 900,000 stores
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 16/10/2025
» The government kicked off retail shop registration yesterday for the "Khon La Khrueng Plus" co-payment scheme, expecting participation from at least 900,000 stores and an estimated 88 billion baht in economic circulation.
Co-payment, welfare card schemes backed to lift GDP
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 06/10/2025
» The Finance Ministry expects the "Khon La Khrueng" co-payment scheme and increased allowances under the state welfare card programme to lift private consumption by 0.87 percentage points.
Sepo sells shares in 16 companies
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 09/06/2025
» The State Enterprise Policy Office (Sepo) has sold shares in more than a dozen companies to restructure its investment portfolio and increase asset values.
Soft loans worth B30bn to help retain employment
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 31/05/2025
» The Bank for Agriculture and Agricultural Cooperatives (BAAC) is offering 30 billion baht in soft loans to employers in the social security system to maintain employment.
Foreign investment surges in first 2 months
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 25/03/2025
» Foreign investment in the first two months of this year saw a 68% increase in the number of projects and a 33% rise in the investment value compared to the same period last year.
Thailand faces grim employment prospects
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 17/03/2025
» Thailand's employment prospects are negative as there are clearer signs of a shrinking workforce, evidenced by fewer insured workers under Section 33 of the Social Security Act, which covers more than 10 million people, according to the Federation of Thai SMEs.
Rice exports to dip as competition rises
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 30/01/2025
» Thailand's rice exports this year are expected to drop significantly from 9.95 million tonnes in 2024 because of intensifying global competition.
Cabinet okays 2026 budget of B3.78tn
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 08/01/2025
» The cabinet has approved the fiscal 2026 budget framework of 3.78 trillion baht, with a budget deficit of 860 billion baht, which is 5 billion lower than the 2025 budget.
Good Money to help GSB deliver on its social pledge
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 06/11/2024
» Government Savings Bank (GSB) is venturing into the personal and small business loan market through an online platform, leveraging alternative data and technology-driven solutions, with a goal of reaching 500,000 customers over the next four years.