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S&P stance backs state policy
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 15/11/2025
» S&P Global Ratings' affirmation of Thailand's credit rating and outlook underscores confidence in the government's economic policies, which are focused on transparency and strong fiscal discipline, says Finance Minister Ekniti Nitithanprapas.
Ministry preps co-pay scheme's 2nd phase
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 14/11/2025
» The Finance Ministry is preparing to allocate a budget for the second phase of the "Khon La Khrueng Plus" co-payment scheme.
SME D Bank focuses on bad loans
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 13/11/2025
» The Small and Medium Enterprise Development Bank of Thailand (SME D Bank) has been directed to intensify its efforts to address non-performing loans among SMEs.
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.
Government to accelerate approval of investments
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 11/11/2025
» The government has pledged to utilise the Fast Pass system to expedite permit approvals -- including those for water and electricity connections -- in order to increase investments.
Minister clarifies digital services accord
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 11/11/2025
» The Agreement on Reciprocal Trade between the US and Thailand regarding the exemption of import duties on digital services concerns the downloading of cross-border digital goods, not the provision of cross-border services or e-service tax, says Finance Minister Ekniti Nitithanprapas.
Debt restructuring ‘a one-time deal’
Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 07/11/2025
» The government expects more than 100 billion baht will circulate back into the economy from its new debt restructuring programme for small-scale borrowers.
Import duty planned on Jan 1 for low-cost goods
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 06/11/2025
» The Customs Department is preparing to impose import duties on goods valued less than 1,500 baht (the de minimis value) starting Jan 1 next year to create fair competition for domestic businesses.
SME D Bank puts annual loan growth at 25%
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 05/11/2025
» The Small and Medium Enterprise Development Bank of Thailand (SME D Bank) expects to provide loans to SMEs totalling 75 billion baht this year, around 25% higher than last year.
Fiscal Policy Office touts psychology behind co-pay scheme
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 04/11/2025
» The "Khon La Khrueng Plus" co-payment scheme is considered one of the world's most effective consumption stimulus programmes, founded on the principles of behavioural economics, according to an analysis by the Fiscal Policy Office (FPO).