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Chinese tech firm chooses Thailand for overseas plant
Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 07/02/2026
» Hesai Technology, a global leader in light detection and ranging (LiDAR) solutions and intelligent vehicle navigation systems, says Thailand will host its first manufacturing base outside China.
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.
First 90 days: Corruption, debt are key
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 30/01/2026
» Most political parties have pledged to fast-track efforts to address household debt and corruption as top priorities during their first 90 days in office.
New land appraisal prices to have limited impact
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 21/01/2026
» A new round of land appraisal prices to be effective in 2027 is expected to increase land prices along mass transit lines in Bangkok and surrounding areas by no more than 10%, attributed to the ongoing economic slowdown.
American invasion likely to shape crude prices, baht
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 06/01/2026
» The US invasion of Venezuela is likely to send global oil prices lower and weaken the baht, according to a researcher, while managing economic and diplomatic policy amid geopolitical entanglements could become more complicated.
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.
Second phase of co-payment scheme likely
Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 29/10/2025
» The government is studying the feasibility of launching a second phase of the “Khon La Khrueng Plus” co-payment scheme, following an overwhelmingly positive public response on day one of its rollout, says Finance Minister Ekniti Nitithanprapas said.
Govt plans Q4 GDP boost
News, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 08/10/2025
» The government's "Khon La Khrueng Plus" co-payment scheme, worth 44 billion baht, is expected to bolster GDP in the fourth quarter, said Finance Minister Ekniti Nitithanprapas.
New retirement lottery scheme slammed by critics
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 03/10/2025
» Critics are arguing the new government's proposed online lottery for retirement savings is a weaker tool for building savings than the previous administration's "retirement lottery" programme.
Call to persist with existing debt relief schemes
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 30/09/2025
» Former deputy finance minister Paopoom Rojanasakul expressed hope that the new government led by Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul will continue the debt relief programmes for Thais that have benefited nearly 6 million people.