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Fuel crisis upends state's fiscal plans
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 17/04/2026
» The energy crisis may pose a challenge for the government in pursuing its fiscal plan, which aims to reduce the fiscal deficit to no more than 3% of GDP, increase revenue through a higher value-added tax (VAT), and keep public debt below 70% of GDP, according to the Finance Ministry.
Ministry mulls shelving fuel loan
Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 17/04/2026
» The Energy Ministry is weighing whether to abandon plans to borrow 150 billion baht to support the fast-depleting Oil Fuel Fund, following a breakthrough in negotiations with oil refineries to lower diesel prices.
Fertiliser supply set to last until May
Business, Kuakul Mornkum, Published on 17/04/2026
» The Commerce Minister says the current fertiliser supply is expected to last until May, and at present no producers have requested approval to increase prices.
Fresh digital plan to fortify Thailand
Business, Komsan Tortermvasana, Published on 17/04/2026
» The Ministry of Digital Economy and Society (DES) has overhauled its strategy, aiming to position itself as the nation's centralised digital connectivity hub to strengthen Thailand against global uncertainties, cyberthreats and natural disasters, while ensuring transparent welfare distribution.
Initiative aims to update farming data landscape
Business, Komsan Tortermvasana, Published on 17/04/2026
» The National Statistical Office (NSO), in collaboration with the Ministry of Agriculture and Cooperatives, has launched the One Data initiative to modernise and integrate Thailand's fragmented agricultural data landscape.
Baby brands expand target market
Business, Kuakul Mornkum, Published on 16/04/2026
» Consumer goods producers that previously focused on the baby segment are broadening their target market to include teenagers and adults in response to Thailand's evolving demographic structure.
Garena targets Thailand for gaming investment
Business, Suchit Leesa-nguansuk, Published on 15/04/2026
» Amid economic uncertainty, game developer Garena is doubling down on Thailand by expanding its investment in e-sports, creator systems and content to bolster its Gen Z engagement and reinforce Garena Free Fire dominance in the mobile game action segment.
GH Bank aims to elevate operations with digital upgrade
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 14/04/2026
» Government Housing (GH) Bank, a state financial institution specialising in housing loans, is preparing to upgrade its operations through digital transformation and the adoption of generative artificial intelligence (AI).
Calls for measurable action
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Yuthana Praiwan, Somhatai Mosika and Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 13/04/2026
» Two months after a hard-fought general election, the new government has begun its administration, having formally presented its 20-page policy agenda to parliament last week.
Minister lays out higher education innovation vision
Business, Suchit Leesa-nguansuk, Published on 11/04/2026
» Higher Education, Science, Research and Innovation Minister Yodchanan Wongsawat has set out an ambitious vision for Thailand to "win the tech war" by achieving technological sovereignty as part of his eight strategic pillars to address national challenges through research and innovation, particularly in artificial intelligence (AI) and semiconductors.