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Support measures to be submitted next week
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 10/12/2025
» The savings and investment support measures under the Thailand Individual Savings Account (TISA) scheme were not submitted to yesterday's cabinet meeting for approval, due to the extensive details that still need to be finalised.
Ministers urged to act fast
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 15/09/2025
» If the planned stimulus measures are implemented wisely and reinforced by public confidence in the new government's economic team, they could generate momentum for the Thai economy, enabling it to move forward and break free from stagnation, says Kiatanantha Lounkaew, an economics professor at Thammasat University.
Fresh stimulus steps under consideration
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 08/02/2025
» The government is considering a number of new economic stimulus measures, aiming to achieve economic growth of 3.5% this year, according to Deputy Finance Minister Julapun Amornvivat.
Testing of digital wallet app under way
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 06/02/2025
» The Ministry of Finance hopes to lift the economy via a new phase of the digital wallet programme and additional stimulus measures.
Cash handouts fuel ATM withdrawals
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 30/01/2025
» The 10,000-baht cash handout for the elderly has stimulated spending, with withdrawals from Bank for Agriculture and Agricultural Cooperatives (BAAC) ATMs surging 13.3 times on the first day of transfers.
Ministry eyes gain of greater than 3%
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 22/01/2025
» The Finance Ministry expects Thai GDP to grow by more than 3% this year, supported by robust expansion in the first quarter.
Next phase of digital wallet scheme set to commence
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 17/01/2025
» The Finance Ministry is poised to transfer 10,000 baht per person to eligible seniors under the digital wallet project, estimated to number 3.5-4 million people, in the next phase starting Jan 27.
Tax reforms being studied, but remain on the agenda
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 03/01/2025
» The government remains committed to tax reform, but insists implementation as a comprehensive package encompassing value-added tax (VAT), corporate income tax and personal income tax to enhance the country's competitiveness while minimising the impact on vulnerable groups.
Digital wallet ambitions scaled down after criticism
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 27/12/2024
» The government's much-touted digital wallet project, initially envisioned as a major stimulus initiative, similar to an "economic whirlwind", appears to have lost its momentum.
Platform being prepped for phase 3 of handout
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 27/12/2024
» The third phase of the government's 10,000-baht cash handout scheme will be distributed through a digital payment platform, according to Deputy Finance Minister Julapun Amornvivat.