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Analyst calls for wider mix of Thai energy inputs
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 30/03/2026
» The ongoing energy crisis has underscored the need for Thailand to accelerate the development of a broader mix of energy sources to strengthen its self-reliance, according to an analyst.
Thailand mulls windfall tax on oil refineries
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 28/03/2026
» The Fiscal Policy Office (FPO) has acknowledged it is studying the feasibility of introducing a windfall tax on refinery businesses in Thailand.
Thailand Futures Exchange to trade carbon credits, digital assets
News, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 11/02/2026
» The cabinet has approved a Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) notification to expand the range of underlying assets allowed in the derivatives market.
American invasion likely to shape crude prices, baht
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 06/01/2026
» The US invasion of Venezuela is likely to send global oil prices lower and weaken the baht, according to a researcher, while managing economic and diplomatic policy amid geopolitical entanglements could become more complicated.
Trading measures lifted next week
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 11/04/2025
» The government plans to lift temporary measures to reduce volatility on the Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET), the Market for Alternative Investment (MAI) and the Thailand Futures Exchange (TFEX) on April 16.
Cabinet approves business hub draft
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 05/02/2025
» The cabinet has approved the draft Financial Business Hub Act, which will establish a primary agency responsible for setting policies and require the employment of a specified proportion of Thai nationals.
Draft financial hub law heads to cabinet
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 23/01/2025
» The Finance Ministry has completed drafting the financial hub legislation and expects to submit it to the cabinet in early February.
Financial Hub bill set to go before cabinet
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 26/12/2024
» The Finance Ministry is poised to table the Financial Hub bill for the cabinet's consideration by February next year, with expectations that it will help drive higher domestic investment, according to Deputy Finance Minister Paopoom Rojanasakul.
Ministry predicts 2.7% growth this year
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 01/11/2024
» The Finance Ministry's Fiscal Policy Office (FPO) forecasts Thai GDP growth of 2.7% this year and 3% in 2025.
Financial centre hub panel sets framework
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 12/10/2024
» A working panel on policy formulation and drafting laws to establish a financial hub yesterday agreed on a framework for such centres and drawing up legislation.