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Ekniti says fiscal position able to weather crisis
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 02/04/2026
» The government's fiscal position remains strong and is sufficient to withstand shocks from an economic crisis, according to Finance Minister Ekniti Nitithanprapas.
Thai property market rebounds
Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 26/02/2026
» The domestic housing market has already passed its trough, with supply and demand moving towards a more balanced level, says a property researcher.
SCB expects panel to cut policy rate to 1%
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 22/12/2025
» Siam Commercial Bank (SCB) expects the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) to cut the policy rate to 1% by the first half of next year to support inflation and mitigate debt deflation risks.
Call for reform as growth craters
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 17/12/2025
» Political parties are being urged to demonstrate their commitment to economic reform, as next year Thailand's GDP is expected to expand by only 1.5%.
Developers demand urgent measures
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 24/11/2025
» Real estate developers have reiterated their calls for the government to expedite financial and tax relief measures, noting the sector is on track to record its lowest growth in two decades.
Agency to monitor growing scam threat
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 27/10/2025
» The National Economic and Social Development Council (NESDC) has committed to regularly monitor and report on scam-related crimes, which have emerged as a growing social threat.
Government Savings Bank rolls out fresh B100bn in soft loans for hard-hit SMEs
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 17/09/2025
» Government Savings Bank (GSB) is introducing another 100-billion-baht soft loan package to help restore liquidity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) affected by the economic slowdown, as the initial 100-billion package is close to depletion.
Thai govt planning unit sounds alarm on 'buy now, pay later' trend
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 25/08/2025
» The government’s planning unit has expressed concern over the growing trend of “buy now, pay later” (BNPL) consumption through online platforms, which has now spread to cover instalment payments for food and fuel expenses, stimulating households to take on excessive debt.
Tariff no threat to mid-sized motorcycles
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 18/08/2025
» Thailand's medium-sized motorcycles (engines of 250-800cc), a key export product to the US, are likely to retain their market share despite the new 19% reciprocal tariff.
Law exempting tax on foreign income in the offing
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 05/08/2025
» The Revenue Department is expediting the introduction of legislation to exempt Thais from income tax on foreign-sourced earnings within this year.