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State training scheme fails to attract entrepreneurs
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 25/12/2025
» The government's upskilling and reskilling programme for small entrepreneurs under the "Khon La Khrueng Plus" (half-half plus) scheme has attracted only 98,930 small merchants, or 24% of the targeted 400,000 participants.
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.
Amro projects growth to reach 2.2%
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 05/09/2025
» Thailand's economy is projected to expand by 2.2% this year before slowing to 1.9% next year, according to a study by the Asean+3 Macroeconomic Research Office (Amro).
Tax rejig favours EVs with more local parts
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 28/07/2025
» The Excise Department is preparing to adjust the excise tax structure for automobiles, linking it to the use of local content.
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.
EV promotions adjusted to address glut
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 16/06/2025
» The government is stepping up efforts to adjust the conditions of electric vehicle (EV) promotion measures to address a potential oversupply.
GPF vows to hit investment returns target over decade
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 27/05/2025
» The Government Pension Fund (GPF) remains committed to achieving average investment returns over the next 10 years that exceed domestic inflation by at least two percentage points.
Casino bill seen as 'top priority'
Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 24/05/2025
» The government's casino-entertainment complex bill will top the agenda when parliament convenes in July, Deputy Finance Minister Julapun Amornvivat said.
Call for major rethink of economic policy
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 05/05/2025
» Academics have raised concerns about the lack of tangible progress in the government's economic performance.
Thailand sets sights on US gas
News, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 17/04/2025
» Thailand plans to buy an additional 1 million tonnes of liquefied natural gas (LNG) worth US$500 million (about 16.6 billion baht) from the United States over the next five years as part of efforts to ease the trade imbalance that led Washington to impose a high tariff on Thai exports.