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Finance chief vows to keep policy stable
Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 09/02/2026
» Caretaker finance minister Ekniti Nitithanprapas has reaffirmed that economic policies will remain in place after the formation of a new government, adding that it will push for 2026 to be a “year of investment”.
Call for swift reform of tax incentives
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 08/01/2026
» Tax benefits for salaried workers will gradually decline from 2027 if long-term savings and investment measures are not improved, says caretaker finance minister Ekniti Nitithanprapas.
Election puts new rules in limbo
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 05/01/2026
» In 2026, several taxes are in the Finance Ministry's pipeline that will affect salaried employees, the public and businesses.
SCB expects panel to cut policy rate to 1%
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 22/12/2025
» Siam Commercial Bank (SCB) expects the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) to cut the policy rate to 1% by the first half of next year to support inflation and mitigate debt deflation risks.
Exim Bank advises SMEs to look abroad
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 18/12/2025
» Thailand needs to increase the number of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that can export goods to global markets to build long-term sustainability in the shipment sector, according to the new chief of Export-Import (Exim) Bank of Thailand.
Call for reform as growth craters
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 17/12/2025
» Political parties are being urged to demonstrate their commitment to economic reform, as next year Thailand's GDP is expected to expand by only 1.5%.
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.
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.
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%.
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.