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Thai private investment stabilises despite global risks
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 31/03/2026
» The Fiscal Policy Office (FPO) remains concerned that the war in the Middle East and volatility in the baht exchange rate could adversely affect the Thai economy, despite imports of capital goods rising by nearly 44% in February compared with the same period last year, reflecting continued expansion in private sector investment.
Thailand’s first three virtual banks approved
Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 19/06/2025
» The Ministry of Finance has approved three successful applicants to establish the first virtual banks in the country, the Bank of Thailand announced on Thursday.
Influencers told to pay income tax
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 02/06/2025
» Influencers are being urged to pay their taxes accurately to avoid penalties and interest on unpaid tax liabilities.
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).
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.
Consumer confidence hits 47-month high
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 29/02/2024
» Consumer confidence rose in January to the highest level in 47 months, propped up by the economic recovery, says Fiscal Policy Office (FPO) director-general Pornchai Thiraveja.
Confidence slips amid household debt woes
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 31/08/2023
» The consumer confidence index dropped to 55.6 in July from 56.7 the previous month as consumers were concerned about household debt, says Fiscal Policy Office director-general Pornchai Thiraveja.
Pandemic takes toll on tax collection
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 14/10/2021
» The three state tax collection departments have failed to meet their original revenue targets for fiscal 2021 as a result of the severe impact of the prolonged pandemic.
Headline inflation posts 0.02% decline in August
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 30/09/2021
» Headline inflation in August contracted 0.02% year-on-year, the first drop in five months, after the decline of fresh food prices and the government's launch of stimulus measures to ease the cost of living during the pandemic, says Wuttipong Jittungsakul, deputy spokesperson of the Fiscal Policy Office.
Exim unveils aid for regional firms
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 28/04/2021
» The Export-Import Bank of Thailand (Exim Thailand) has rolled out aid measures for small and medium-sized enterprises doing business in Cambodia, Laos, Myanmar and Vietnam (CLMV) to mitigate the financial impact of Covid-19 outbreaks and political chaos in Myanmar.