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Corporate tax refunds dent fiscal 2026 revenue collection
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 29/12/2025
» The government's net revenue collection during the first two months of fiscal 2026 amounted to 385 billion baht, 7% below target, mainly due to accelerated refunds of corporate income tax.
Fiscal decline expected to pressure Thailand over the medium term
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 27/12/2025
» In 2026, the incoming government is likely to face a host of internal and external challenges, with Thailand's fiscal position a longstanding problem that has become more strained amid sluggish economic growth.
State training scheme fails to attract entrepreneurs
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 25/12/2025
» The government's upskilling and reskilling programme for small entrepreneurs under the "Khon La Khrueng Plus" (half-half plus) scheme has attracted only 98,930 small merchants, or 24% of the targeted 400,000 participants.
Thailand holds its breath as election approaches
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 24/12/2025
» The 2026 general election marks a pivotal moment in the nation's volatile political landscape.
Customs cracks down on shoddy products
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 23/12/2025
» The Customs Department has partnered with online sales platforms to crack down on sales of non-certified products.
Trump looms large in 2026 local outlook
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 23/12/2025
» The global economy in 2026 is likely to continue to be shaped by US President Donald Trump's policies, especially concerning trade, with Thailand already affected by his tariffs policy.
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%.
Nation urged to play to its strengths
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 15/12/2025
» Thailand must recalibrate its strategic positioning to remain competitive in the evolving global landscape, concentrating only on sectors where it offers true strengths, rather than spreading its efforts across many industries as in the past through the 10-cluster policy, according to an economics analyst.