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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).
Import duties plunge thanks to strong baht
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 20/02/2026
» The exchange rate, economic conditions and free-trade agreements (FTAs) have affected import duty revenue for the Customs Department, with collections 8% below target for the first three months of fiscal 2026.
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.
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.
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.
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.
PM urges insurers to step up flood payouts
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 28/11/2025
» Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul has instructed insurance companies to expedite payouts for home and car insurance claims in the flood-affected areas in southern Thailand, with claimants only required to submit photos via Line or other designated channels to insurance companies as evidence.
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.
Developers demand urgent measures
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 24/11/2025
» Real estate developers have reiterated their calls for the government to expedite financial and tax relief measures, noting the sector is on track to record its lowest growth in two decades.
Upskilling scheme targets small entrepreneurs
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 12/11/2025
» The government's upskilling programme for small entrepreneurs under the "Khon La Khrueng Plus" (half-half plus) scheme is designed to equip them with the skills needed to thrive in the digital economy, according to Finance Minister Ekniti Nitithanprapas.