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Economy to escape major hit from floods
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri and Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 02/12/2025
» Deadly flooding in the South has had a limited impact on the national economy, with the Bank of Thailand estimating it will reduce national GDP growth by no more than 0.2%.
Southern flood damage exceeds B500bn
Wichit Chantanusornsiri and Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 01/12/2025
» Catastrophic flooding in the South has inflicted economic losses exceeding 500 billion baht, the Finance Ministry has estimated.
Lots to do before checking out
Business, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Wichit Chantanusornsiri and Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 01/12/2025
» Before southern Thailand was hit by a massive flood last week, Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul signalled an early dissolution of parliament, possibly by mid-December instead of the previously announced late January 2026, following opposition pressure for a no-confidence vote against the minority government.
Govt unveils financial relief
News, Mongkol Bangprapa and Wichit Chanthanusornsiri, Published on 28/11/2025
» The government has unveiled 0% interest loans and debt moratorium measures to swiftly support flood-affected households and businesses in the southern provinces, with emergency funds made immediately available.
Tariff talks turn trickier
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Phusadee Arunmas, Lamonphet Apisitniran and Ranjana Wangvipula, Published on 24/11/2025
» Separating US tariffs from the Thai-Cambodian border dispute is like "rainfall without flash floods in Bangkok".
40-baht day pass for two Bangkok rail lines imminent
Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 19/11/2025
» The Ministry of Transport will seek cabinet approval next week for a 40-baht flat-rate daily pass for the Purple and Red electric train lines.
Govt eyes Thaksin tax collection
WICHIT CHANTHANUSORNSIRI, Published on 19/11/2025
» Finance Minister Ekniti Nitithanprapas on Tuesday confirmed that the Revenue Department would move ahead with collecting 17.6 billion baht in tax from former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra following a Supreme Court ruling.
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.
Thailand upbeat on exports to US
Business, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Ranjana Wangvipula and Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 18/11/2025
» Businessmen and economists are optimistic that the US will not be tough on trade negotiations with Thailand following Bangkok's suspension of its peace accord with Cambodia, saying US President Donald Trump is feeling domestic pressure to lower taxes to ease rising inflation.
Council warns of tariff impact on GDP growth
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri and Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 18/11/2025
» The Thai economy must brace for the impact of the US's reciprocal tariff policy, according to the National Economic and Social Development Council (NESDC), which projects next year's GDP growth will slow to 1.7%, down from an estimated 2% this year.