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Co-pay scheme expects 900,000 stores
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 16/10/2025
» The government kicked off retail shop registration yesterday for the "Khon La Khrueng Plus" co-payment scheme, expecting participation from at least 900,000 stores and an estimated 88 billion baht in economic circulation.
Dip in truck and motorcycle sales, farm income in August
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 02/10/2025
» Sales of trucks and motorcycles, as well as farmers' incomes nationwide, continued to contract in August due to the economic slowdown, according to the Fiscal Policy Office's (FPO) regional economic report.
Thai Credit Guarantee Corporation expands scope of credit services
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 12/09/2025
» The Thai Credit Guarantee Corporation (TCG) can now offer its guarantees to entrepreneurs seeking loans from non-bank lenders that are not subsidiaries of financial institutions, covering auto leasing loans.
Flat-rate interest for leasing on the way out
Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 20/08/2025
» The use of flat-rate interest calculation in the vehicle leasing business should be scrapped in the interest of fairness to borrowers, according to a government committee tasked with addressing household debt.
Tax shift props up the auto industry
Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 02/08/2025
» Former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra said during a recent conference that the government should impose a high excise tax on imported electric vehicles (EVs) that use a low proportion of local content.
Local industrial output up after 9-month decline
Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 01/06/2025
» Industrial output has turned positive for the first time in nine months, with the automotive sector rebounding after a 21-month slump, says Deputy Finance Minister Paopoom Rojanasakul.
Thailand's April economic figures show promise
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 30/05/2025
» Thailand's economic signals in April remained positive, with the automotive industry showing signs of improvement as new domestic passenger car registrations increased for the first time in 15 months.
Second 'You Fight, We Help' phase may aid 1.7m debtors
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 27/02/2025
» Roughly 1.7 million debtors of non-bank financial institutions, with combined outstanding debt of 50 billion baht, are qualified for assistance under the second phase of the "You Fight, We Help" programme, according to the Finance Ministry's planning unit.
New taxes for EVs
News, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 05/12/2024
» The national committee in charge of promoting the electric-vehicle (EV) industry has approved a new car tax structure to support the production of hybrid vehicles as part of a plan to convert internal combustion engines to electric power.
Auto sector dents recovery indicators
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 29/11/2024
» The Thai economy continues to benefit from growth in exports, tourism and improved private consumption and investment, yet challenges persist in the automotive sector, according to the Fiscal Policy Office (FPO).