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Whither populism?
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 16/01/2026
» Compared with the previous election, when some parties promised to distribute hundreds of billions of baht in cash and others pledged infrastructure projects worth trillions, the level of populism in campaign pledges during this election appears to have declined, which academics see as a positive development.
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.
Election puts new rules in limbo
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 05/01/2026
» In 2026, several taxes are in the Finance Ministry's pipeline that will affect salaried employees, the public and businesses.
State training scheme fails to attract entrepreneurs
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 25/12/2025
» The government's upskilling and reskilling programme for small entrepreneurs under the "Khon La Khrueng Plus" (half-half plus) scheme has attracted only 98,930 small merchants, or 24% of the targeted 400,000 participants.
Poll could put key economic measures on hold
Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 12/12/2025
» The second phase of the popular “Khon La Khrueng Plus” co-payment scheme for another 10 million Thai consumers is among the key economic measures that will probably have to be put on hold as the country prepares to go to the polls.
Support measures to be submitted next week
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 10/12/2025
» The savings and investment support measures under the Thailand Individual Savings Account (TISA) scheme were not submitted to yesterday's cabinet meeting for approval, due to the extensive details that still need to be finalised.
Cabinet gives green light to retirement savings scheme
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 09/12/2025
» The economic cabinet on Monday approved guidelines for a retirement savings scheme aimed at enabling people to support themselves in retirement while reducing the government welfare budget burden.
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.
Ministry preps co-pay scheme's 2nd phase
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 14/11/2025
» The Finance Ministry is preparing to allocate a budget for the second phase of the "Khon La Khrueng Plus" co-payment scheme.
Five new measures aim to boost domestic tourism
News, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 22/10/2025
» The government has approved five new measures to boost domestic tourism in the final quarter to prevent the economy from slowing down before the year's end, according to finance permanent secretary Lavaron Sangsnit.