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Co-payment scheme to expand in May
News, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 09/04/2026
» The Finance Ministry has confirmed the next phase of the "Khon La Khrueng" co-payment scheme will start in May, with an expanded reach aimed at easing the financial strain on households amid ongoing economic pressures.
Treasury mulls overseas coin production as costs escalate
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 08/04/2026
» The ongoing conflict in the Middle East has pushed up the Treasury Department's coin production costs, raising the possibility that 1-baht coins may eventually need to be minted overseas, where production costs are lower.
Analyst urges united front on hardships
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 06/04/2026
» Dealing with crises is not the responsibility of an individual or the government alone -- it requires a collective effort as new crises often arise before existing ones have been fully resolved, says an analyst from Thailand Development Research Institute (TDRI).
Customs rule change trims parcel imports
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 30/03/2026
» Imported parcels delivered directly to recipients in Thailand have decreased in volume, while their prices have increased as a result of Customs Department measures.
Analyst calls for wider mix of Thai energy inputs
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 30/03/2026
» The ongoing energy crisis has underscored the need for Thailand to accelerate the development of a broader mix of energy sources to strengthen its self-reliance, according to an analyst.
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.
Co-pay scheme, emergency projects to get B300bn
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 26/03/2026
» Roughly 300 billion baht in investment expenditure is expected to be available for transfer to the central budget to support the "Khon La Khrueng" co-payment scheme and urgent government emergency projects.
Crackdown targets use of Thai proxies
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 25/03/2026
» The government is tightening controls on nominees by introducing new measures to prevent foreigners from using Thais as proxies to operate businesses, effective April 1.
Bigger role planned for SMEs in supply chains
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 21/03/2026
» The Finance Ministry is preparing tax reduction measures for large businesses that help bring small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) into their supply chains, in a bid to help upgrade local SMEs.
Cabinet focuses on illicit tour operators
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 18/03/2026
» The cabinet has instructed the Tourism and Sports Ministry to accelerate efforts to tackle the use of nominees in tourism businesses, including so-called "zero-dollar tours", as they affect the country's tourism industry.