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Customs mulls duty hike on luxury goods
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 16/02/2026
» The Customs Department is considering raising import duties on luxury goods to increase government revenue.
Long-term structural issues hobble Thailand's growth
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 05/01/2026
» Thailand's economy has been mired in a prolonged period of low growth.
Fiscal decline expected to pressure Thailand over the medium term
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 27/12/2025
» In 2026, the incoming government is likely to face a host of internal and external challenges, with Thailand's fiscal position a longstanding problem that has become more strained amid sluggish economic growth.
Call for reform as growth craters
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 17/12/2025
» Political parties are being urged to demonstrate their commitment to economic reform, as next year Thailand's GDP is expected to expand by only 1.5%.
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.
Lottery retirement savings plan risky
Oped, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 23/10/2025
» Lotteries are among the oldest forms of betting. Yet in modern times, various governments have used this popular form of gambling to encourage financial savings among citizens and even retirees.
Budget for elderly welfare ballooning
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 17/09/2025
» The budget for elderly welfare has surged, reaching 365 billion baht in fiscal 2026, which is 50% higher than 10 years ago, reflecting Thailand's transition to an ageing society, according to the Budget Bureau.
No time to wait for Thai fiscal reform
Oped, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 17/09/2025
» The daunting mission of the four-month-old government led by Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul is to revive an economy that has been sluggish for a long time. Can the Anutin government deliver? After all, tackling "bread-and-butter" issues requires fiscal sustainability.
Rice farmers to get financial aid in days
News, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 03/09/2025
» Millions of rice farmers nationwide are set to receive government funding this week as part of the 1,000-baht-per-rai agricultural support programme.
Fiscal outlays fall short
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 13/08/2025
» By the end of fiscal 2025, disbursement of the government's investment budget may reach only 75%, falling short of its 80% target, says the chief of the Comptroller-General's Department.