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Ministry eyes oil excise tax trims
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 23/03/2026
» The Finance Ministry is weighing the extent of potential oil tax cuts to keep retail fuel prices at a level the economy can absorb, while also avoiding excessive impact on government revenue.
Trump looms large in 2026 local outlook
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 23/12/2025
» The global economy in 2026 is likely to continue to be shaped by US President Donald Trump's policies, especially concerning trade, with Thailand already affected by his tariffs policy.
Preparing for the golden years
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 13/04/2024
» The government’s ability to successfully push through the draft National Elderly and Basic Pension Act to garner a first reading — the first stage of a bill’s passage — or acceptance of the principle of the bill from the House of Representatives is considered a crucial cornerstone for building a support system for Thailand’s elderly population.
Ministry calls for monetary stimulus
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 06/04/2024
» Thailand's economy is tilting towards deflation, necessitating monetary stimulus to spur it, says finance permanent secretary Lavaron Sangsnit.
NESDC revises growth outlook
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 20/02/2024
» The National Economic and Social Development Council (NESDC) has revised down gross domestic product (GDP) growth for 2023 and its outlook for 2024 to 1.9% and 2.7%, suggesting the Bank of Thailand (BoT) use financial measures to support the economy, says secretary-general Danucha Pichayanan.
Deputy puts 2024 inflation at 1.5%
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 29/11/2023
» Economic risk factors for 2024 including natural disasters and government stimulus measures are expected to affect the Thai inflation rate, says Deputy Finance Minister Krisada Chinavicharana.
Growth outlook revised down to 2.7%
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 28/10/2023
» The Fiscal Policy Office (FPO) has revised its forecast for economic growth down to 2.7% this year and 3.2% next year, while domestic and international risk factors need to be monitored, according to director-general Pornchai Thiraveja.
Bank of Thailand predicts 2024 growth of 4.4%
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 12/10/2023
» The Bank of Thailand has maintained its GDP growth forecast for next year at 4.4%, inclusive of the government's economic stimulus measures, says assistant governor Piti Disyatat.
Arkhom cools concern
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 09/03/2023
» The economy is not overheating and authorities can control inflation rates, says Finance Minister Arkhom Termpittayapaisith.
FPO describes country's economy as being 'in good shape'
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 29/11/2022
» The Thai economy has stabilised, with inflationary pressures subsiding and public debt still below 70% of the country's GDP, according to the Fiscal Policy Office (FPO).