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Thailand targets major investment reform
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 11/04/2026
» Finance Minister Ekniti Nitithanprapas has recently stated that the current energy crisis could be Thailand's last opportunity to restructure its economy and ensure long-term survival.
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).
Rules changes to speed up state agency spending
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 01/11/2025
» The Comptroller-General's Department has reformed budget disbursement processes to expedite the injection of more than 4 trillion baht into the economy.
Budget Bureau allocates B87.36bn for stimulus projects
Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 25/07/2025
» The Budget Bureau has allocated a total of 87.36 billion baht to fund 148 economic stimulus projects, according to Theerarak Saengsanit, deputy permanent secretary for finance.
New Thai ESG fund to be launched soon
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 20/02/2025
» The new Thai ESG (environmental, social and governance) fund, which is being established to ease the selling pressure of long-term equity funds (LTFs) that have matured, is expected to be finalised in the first quarter of this year.
Unit anticipates GDP growth of up to 3.5%
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 31/01/2025
» The Fiscal Policy Office (FPO) expects economic expansion of up to 3.5% is likely this year, rising from 2.5% last year.
State firm outlook buoyant
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 03/01/2025
» The downward trend in interest rates and the expansion of the tourism sector will positively impact the performance of state enterprises this year, says the chief of the State Enterprise Policy Office (Sepo).
Premier requests adjustment of laws that hamper trade
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 30/10/2024
» In a prompt response to a proposal made by the private sector, the government has pledged to swiftly amend laws that hinder trade.
Agencies deem Eastern Corridor crucial for Thai industry
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 01/07/2024
» Credit rating agencies are emphasising the importance of the government's flagship Eastern Economic Corridor (EEC) project, which is crucial for advancing Thailand's industrial sector and enhancing competitiveness, according to the Public Debt Management Office (PDMO).
39% of Q3 investment budget spent
News, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 13/06/2024
» The disbursement of the government's investment budget in the third quarter of this fiscal year has reached almost 40%, nearly double the set target thanks to the accelerated disbursement measures, according to Finance Minister Pichai Chunhavajira.