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Omnibus law sought to unlock investment
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 25/02/2026
» The government is preparing to introduce an omnibus law to remove investment bottlenecks, with the hope of attracting 900 billion baht in actual investment this year from projects that have applied for investment promotion with the Board of Investment (BoI).
Cabinet gives green light to retirement savings scheme
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 09/12/2025
» The economic cabinet on Monday approved guidelines for a retirement savings scheme aimed at enabling people to support themselves in retirement while reducing the government welfare budget burden.
Agency preps plan for the silver economy
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 02/12/2025
» The government planning unit is crafting a comprehensive strategy for the "silver economy", a market valued at 2.45 trillion baht and projected to grow significantly as the nation transitions to an aged society.
Home seizures spike on bad debt
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 25/11/2025
» The state planning unit has raised concerns about mortgage borrowers as new data shows a significant increase in homes being seized and put up for auction.
Meeting explores impact of border spat
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 24/06/2025
» Deputy Prime Minister and Finance Minister Pichai Chunhavajira on Monday convened an urgent meeting with relevant public and private sector agencies to assess the economic impacts and prepare measures to cope with the escalating tensions between Thailand and Cambodia.
Seminar sets out strategic pathway for state enterprises
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 03/02/2025
» State enterprises are being urged to accelerate their adaptation to the government's technological advancements, enhance flexibility in their operations, and implement policies that promote long-term sustainability.
Government studies ways to cut power bills
News, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 09/01/2025
» The government is looking into electricity costs to find a way to lower prices as proposed by former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra, Deputy Prime Minister Pichai Chunhavajira said.
Tax reform in the limelight
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 01/01/2025
» In 2025, a key government policy to monitor is tax reform initiatives recently floated by Finance Minister Pichai Chunhavajira.
Ministry to review welfare card rules
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 14/10/2024
» The Finance Ministry plans to review the eligibility criteria for state welfare cards, taking into account the planned increase in the minimum wage.
Student loan applications reach record high
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 11/09/2024
» The number of students applying for loans from the Student Loan Fund (SLF) rose to 837,000 for the 2024 academic year, a new record high attributed to the economic downturn.