Showing 1 - 10 of 135
Securities and Exchange Commission puts digital assets at heart of 2026 market plan
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 21/01/2026
» The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has positioned digital assets, crypto exchange-traded funds (ETFs) and financial innovation at the centre of its capital market development strategy for 2026, while reinforcing robust regulatory oversight to safeguard investor confidence.
Whither populism?
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 16/01/2026
» Compared with the previous election, when some parties promised to distribute hundreds of billions of baht in cash and others pledged infrastructure projects worth trillions, the level of populism in campaign pledges during this election appears to have declined, which academics see as a positive development.
Key trends redefining Thailand's job market
Business, Published on 04/12/2025
» After a tumultuous year, the online job platform Jobsdb by SEEK has compiled a list of the most important trends affecting the hiring landscape in Thailand. From evolving employee expectations and the impact of artificial intelligence (AI) to the growing threat of job fraud, this roundup offers employers and job seekers a clear view of both opportunities and challenges moving into 2026.
Funds approved for phase 2 of co-payment scheme
Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 18/11/2025
» The government plans to use the central budget to fund the second phase of the popular “Khon La Khrueng Plus” co-payment scheme to stimulate consumption.
Influencers and online sellers in Thai taxman’s sights
Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 16/10/2025
» The Revenue Department has reiterated that all individuals who earn income — regardless of the source, including from online sales or influencer activities — are required to file and pay income tax.
Finance Ministry preps tax reform timeline
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 14/10/2025
» The Finance Ministry is preparing a timeline for its tax reform plan, covering both tax increases and reductions.
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.
Fiscal 2025 collection to miss target
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 19/09/2025
» The government's revenue collection for fiscal 2025, which comes to a close at the end of this month, is expected to miss the state target.
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.
Indonesian minister’s sudden exit sparks alarm for global funds
Bloomberg, Published on 09/09/2025
» The sudden removal of Sri Mulyani Indrawati as Indonesia’s finance minister is bound to rattle global investors, who saw her as a voice of fiscal responsibility in an administration pushing for bigger spending.