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Thai private investment stabilises despite global risks
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 31/03/2026
» The Fiscal Policy Office (FPO) remains concerned that the war in the Middle East and volatility in the baht exchange rate could adversely affect the Thai economy, despite imports of capital goods rising by nearly 44% in February compared with the same period last year, reflecting continued expansion in private sector investment.
Thai property market rebounds
Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 26/02/2026
» The domestic housing market has already passed its trough, with supply and demand moving towards a more balanced level, says a property researcher.
Ekniti welcomes latest US tariff measures
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 24/02/2026
» The latest US tariff measures, which impose a uniform 15% import tariff on goods worldwide, is seen as a positive signal for the Thai economy and is expected to help push Thailand's GDP growth above 2%, says caretaker finance minister Ekniti Nitithanprapas.
Tobacco Authority of Thailand targets B1.2bn in export revenue
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 14/02/2026
» The Tobacco Authority of Thailand aims to boost exports this year, aiming to raise its cigarette export revenue to 1.2 billion baht, up from 800 million baht in 2025.
New fund may finance electric rail lines
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 02/02/2026
» The State Enterprise Policy Office (Sepo) is studying guidelines for establishing a 200-billion-baht Thailand Future Fund to acquire all electric railway projects in Bangkok and surrounding areas, bringing them under state ownership.
Government hunts for revenue as debt mounts
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 08/12/2025
» The government's growing interest burden has steadily eroded treasury reserves over the past four years, prompting the administration to urgently look for ways to increase revenue before the country's credit rating is adversely affected.
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.
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.
Economic decline deepens as consumer confidence dives
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 30/09/2025
» Thailand's economy remained sluggish in August as private consumption slowed, farm incomes declined, and exports softened due to the impact of US tariffs, according to the Fiscal Policy Office (FPO).
Finance ministry pursuing better stability
Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 26/09/2025
» The Ministry of Finance vows to lay the groundwork for fiscal consolidation to strengthen financial stability during the four-month tenure of the new government, says Vorapak Tanyawong, the new deputy minister.