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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.
Fears mount over rising government debt levels
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 26/08/2025
» The Finance Ministry is keeping a close eye on the government's public debt level in fiscal year 2026, which may hit the ceiling of 70% of GDP due to the slowing economy.
Are GDP forecasts reliable? An examination of models
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 11/07/2025
» As Thailand's economic outlook continues to be scrutinised, a growing debate has emerged over the reliability of GDP projections, particularly whether they reflect genuine domestic growth or are inflated by temporary trade flows.
Unit anticipates GDP growth of up to 3.5%
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 31/01/2025
» The Fiscal Policy Office (FPO) expects economic expansion of up to 3.5% is likely this year, rising from 2.5% last year.
Online sales platforms being brought into tax system
Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 04/09/2024
» The Ministry of Finance is preparing to bring online sales platforms into the Thai tax system after the cabinet resolved that the platforms must register for value-added tax (VAT).
Consumption surges, but Ukraine hits confidence
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 31/03/2022
» The Thai economy last month recorded growing private domestic consumption, especially for durable items, alongside support from export growth, according to Fiscal Policy Office adviser Wuttipong Jittungsakul.
VAT payment of e-service tax beats estimates
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 22/01/2022
» The number of foreign online platform operators registering to pay value-added tax (VAT) in Thailand has increased to around 120 following enforcement of the e-service tax law last year, says Ekniti Nitithanprapas, director-general of the Revenue Department.
Rules for levy on crypto profits imminent
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 11/01/2022
» Clear criteria for calculating withholding taxes on profits from cryptocurrency and digital asset trading is expected to be issued this month, said Ekniti Nitithanprapas, director general of the Revenue Department.
Bank upbeat on GDP outlook
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 27/10/2021
» Standard Chartered Bank expects Thailand's gross domestic product to rebound in 2022 to around 3% from the forecast zero growth this year.
Office sees potential for 1.3% GDP growth in 2021
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 18/10/2021
» Thailand could achieve 1.3% economic growth this year, as forecast by the Fiscal Policy Office (FPO), said Pisit Puapan, director of the Bureau of Macroeconomic Policy.