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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.
Poll could put key economic measures on hold
Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 12/12/2025
» The second phase of the popular “Khon La Khrueng Plus” co-payment scheme for another 10 million Thai consumers is among the key economic measures that will probably have to be put on hold as the country prepares to go to the polls.
New stimulus efforts target higher growth
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 08/12/2025
» The government is preparing to promote year-end economic stimulus measures to encourage spending, aiming to lift fourth-quarter GDP growth above 1%.
Income tax break sought for flood victims
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 27/11/2025
» The Finance Ministry plans to use tax measures to remedy the impact of the floods, allowing expenses for home and vehicle repairs to be deducted from personal income tax.
Developers demand urgent measures
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 24/11/2025
» Real estate developers have reiterated their calls for the government to expedite financial and tax relief measures, noting the sector is on track to record its lowest growth in two decades.
Thais use rare earth leverage
News, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 29/10/2025
» The recent signing of a memorandum of understanding (MoU) between Thailand and the US on rare earth minerals is expected to enhance Thailand's opportunity to negotiate on reciprocal tariffs, says Ekniti Nitithanprapas.
Borrowing for fiscal 2026 set at B1.2tn
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 13/10/2025
» The government plans new borrowing totalling 1.2 trillion baht for fiscal 2026, a slight decrease from 1.22 trillion in fiscal 2025.
Co-payment, welfare card schemes backed to lift GDP
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 06/10/2025
» The Finance Ministry expects the "Khon La Khrueng" co-payment scheme and increased allowances under the state welfare card programme to lift private consumption by 0.87 percentage points.
SLF to require B20bn in state support yearly through 2030
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 23/09/2025
» The Student Loan Fund (SLF) needs to request more than 20 billion baht in annual government support through 2030 to shore up liquidity, as loan applications remain consistently high while repayments are declining.
Budget for elderly welfare ballooning
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 17/09/2025
» The budget for elderly welfare has surged, reaching 365 billion baht in fiscal 2026, which is 50% higher than 10 years ago, reflecting Thailand's transition to an ageing society, according to the Budget Bureau.