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Treasury touts stalled Mo Chit project
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 03/02/2026
» The Treasury Department is moving ahead with the long-delayed land development project at the old Mo Chit bus terminal site, which has dragged on for more than 30 years, with a conclusion expected by September.
New fund may finance electric rail lines
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 02/02/2026
» The State Enterprise Policy Office (Sepo) is studying guidelines for establishing a 200-billion-baht Thailand Future Fund to acquire all electric railway projects in Bangkok and surrounding areas, bringing them under state ownership.
Economic decline deepens as consumer confidence dives
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 30/09/2025
» Thailand's economy remained sluggish in August as private consumption slowed, farm incomes declined, and exports softened due to the impact of US tariffs, according to the Fiscal Policy Office (FPO).
Tax shift props up the auto industry
Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 02/08/2025
» Former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra said during a recent conference that the government should impose a high excise tax on imported electric vehicles (EVs) that use a low proportion of local content.
Local industrial output up after 9-month decline
Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 01/06/2025
» Industrial output has turned positive for the first time in nine months, with the automotive sector rebounding after a 21-month slump, says Deputy Finance Minister Paopoom Rojanasakul.
Thailand's April economic figures show promise
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 30/05/2025
» Thailand's economic signals in April remained positive, with the automotive industry showing signs of improvement as new domestic passenger car registrations increased for the first time in 15 months.
Government vows to ramp up demand for electric vehicles
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 08/04/2025
» The government says it is committed to transforming Thailand into an electric vehicle (EV) manufacturing hub, emphasising this policy also focuses on stimulating demand for EVs to encourage consumer adoption.
Exports, tourism to underpin economy
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 28/12/2024
» Exports and tourism are expected to continue supporting Thailand's economy, but the automotive industry remains a key area of concern, according to the Finance Ministry.
Debt office lines up sustainability-linked bond for 2025
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 10/12/2024
» The Public Debt Management Office (PDMO) plans to issue a sustainability-linked bond (SLB) worth 100 billion baht next year to offset the government's budget deficit.
Auto sector dents recovery indicators
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 29/11/2024
» The Thai economy continues to benefit from growth in exports, tourism and improved private consumption and investment, yet challenges persist in the automotive sector, according to the Fiscal Policy Office (FPO).