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First 90 days: Corruption, debt are key
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 30/01/2026
» Most political parties have pledged to fast-track efforts to address household debt and corruption as top priorities during their first 90 days in office.
Call for swift reform of tax incentives
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 08/01/2026
» Tax benefits for salaried workers will gradually decline from 2027 if long-term savings and investment measures are not improved, says caretaker finance minister Ekniti Nitithanprapas.
New stimulus efforts target higher growth
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 08/12/2025
» The government is preparing to promote year-end economic stimulus measures to encourage spending, aiming to lift fourth-quarter GDP growth above 1%.
Council of State spikes lottery partial-refund hopes
News, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 08/12/2025
» The Council of State (CoS) has advised against a proposal to offer partial refunds to buyers of digital lottery tickets who do not win prizes because the plan was deemed to exceed the authority of the Government Lottery Office (GLO), says a top finance official.
B327bn aid for SMEs approved
News, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 03/12/2025
» The cabinet has approved a support package worth more than 300 billion baht for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) to boost liquidity and credit access.
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.
Minister touts progress on 'five pillars'
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 01/12/2025
» The government's "Five Pillars and One Foundation" economic policy under Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul has already implemented many of its measures.
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.
Govt mulls reducing taxes for workers
News, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 22/11/2025
» The government is considering reducing the tax burden for salaried workers and low-income earners.
Lottery retirement savings plan risky
Oped, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 23/10/2025
» Lotteries are among the oldest forms of betting. Yet in modern times, various governments have used this popular form of gambling to encourage financial savings among citizens and even retirees.