Showing 1 - 10 of 131
Foreign loan options to be kept in place
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 12/02/2026
» The government is refusing to rule out overseas borrowing in order to preserve funding channels in case liquidity needs arise.
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.
Fiscal Policy Office touts psychology behind co-pay scheme
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 04/11/2025
» The "Khon La Khrueng Plus" co-payment scheme is considered one of the world's most effective consumption stimulus programmes, founded on the principles of behavioural economics, according to an analysis by the Fiscal Policy Office (FPO).
Co-payment data analytics system proves useful
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 31/10/2025
» The Finance Ministry, which operates the "Khon La Khrueng Plus" co-payment scheme, has employed a data analytics system to analyse suspicious transactions and identify activities that do not comply with the programme's conditions.
Second phase of co-payment scheme likely
Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 29/10/2025
» The government is studying the feasibility of launching a second phase of the “Khon La Khrueng Plus” co-payment scheme, following an overwhelmingly positive public response on day one of its rollout, says Finance Minister Ekniti Nitithanprapas said.
FPO suggests tinkering with co-payment scheme
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 15/09/2025
» The Fiscal Policy Office (FPO) has suggested designing the "Khon La Khrueng" co-payment scheme to be suitable for different areas and recommended the government's contribution should vary between weekdays and holidays, as well as for participants' income levels.
Pact to enhance value of farm products
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 22/08/2025
» The Bank for Agriculture and Agricultural Cooperatives (BAAC) has teamed up with the Thailand Institute of Scientific and Technological Research (TISTR) to enhance the value of Thai agricultural products.
Bitcoin to baht: digital assets sandbox in offing for foreign tourists
Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 18/08/2025
» The government’s latest initiative allowing foreign tourists to convert digital assets into baht for spending during their time in the country is expected to boost foreign tourist spending by an additional 10%, says Finance Minister Pichai Chunhavajira.
GH Bank eager to explore the high-end mortgage market
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 02/08/2025
» Government Housing (GH) Bank is expanding its housing loan market to include the high-end segment, which accounts for 4.5% of its total lending.
Geographical reach of pico-finance businesses to be expanded
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 23/07/2025
» The Finance Ministry is in the process of revising its ministerial announcement to expand the geographical scope of the pico-finance business to better serve small-scale borrowers and draw informal lenders into the formal financial system.