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Budget disbursement to be expedited
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 12/03/2026
» Caretaker finance minister Ekniti Nitithanprapas has instructed government agencies and state enterprises to accelerate budget disbursement to help support the economy during this difficult period.
Fake Thai exports face fresh crackdown
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 06/03/2026
» Thailand faces closer scrutiny over products falsely claiming "Made in Thailand" status that are exported to the US, following a surge in Thai exports to the American market over the past year.
Fiscal Policy Office issues alert over B1tn debt burden for state agencies
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 29/08/2025
» The Fiscal Policy Office (FPO) has insisted the government should use the budget under Section 28 of the State Financial and Fiscal Discipline Act only when necessary to avoid affecting the operations of state agencies, as the debt burden under this framework has already exceeded 1 trillion baht.
Neda halts all new projects in Cambodia
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 12/08/2025
» Following the deadly Thailand-Cambodia border skirmishes, the Neighbouring Countries Economic Development Cooperation Agency (Neda), a public organisation under the Finance Ministry, has halted all new aid investment projects in Cambodia.
Second phase of stimulus plan gets nod
News, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 06/08/2025
» The cabinet has approved the second phase of the government's economic stimulus plan worth 18.4 billion baht, said Finance Minister Pichai Chunhavajira.
Thais revise trade offer with US
News, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 08/07/2025
» Thailand has offered to commit to a 20-year liquefied natural gas (LNG) import deal with the United States, and plans to acquire Boeing aircraft over the coming years to avert a punitive 36% export levy threatened by the Trump administration, according to Deputy Prime Minister and Finance Minister Pichai Chunhavajira.
SET has stabilised, says Pichai
Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 18/05/2025
» The Thai stock market has now stabilised and there is no need for additional measures to stimulate it, Finance Minister Pichai Chunhavajira said.
Phase 3 of handouts in doubt
News, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 07/05/2025
» The next phase of the government's flagship money handout scheme requires some revisions as the impact of US President Donald Trump's tariff policies on the global economy looms large, Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra said on Tuesday.
Premier calls for capacity upgrade
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 19/02/2025
» Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra has directed three economic ministries to develop strategies to revitalise the country's capacity utilisation, which has slumped despite an increase in industrial investment and exports.
Online vendors, influencers warned over tax compliance
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 10/01/2025
» The Revenue Department issued a warning to independent business owners, particularly online vendors and influencers, to file their taxes correctly, insisting the department can leverage IT systems to monitor their tax compliance.