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The World Bank is calling for a more “productive geography”, with greater investment in secondary cities across Thailand to unlock their economic potential and complement Bangkok as the country’s national anchor. In other words, Thailand needs a str
The FTI has urged local businesses to improve logistics and energy efficiency to combat rising cost volatility driven by Middle East conflicts.
The Customs Department is considering import duties on gold following a surge in imports to over 900 billion baht in the first 11 months of fiscal 2026.
Myanmar migrant workers in Thailand still send most of their money home through unlicensed brokers, according to the Institute for Strategic Policy (ISP).
The Cabinet has approved a 2026–2029 Oil Fuel Fund plan to better buffer domestic prices against volatile global energy markets.
The Cabinet has approved 43 billion baht for Phase 2 of the ‘Thai Chuay Thai Plus’ 60:40 co-payment scheme, extending cost-of-living relief through November.
Commerce Minister Suphajee Suthumpun said today that she is working to finalise the Agreement on Reciprocal Trade (ART) with the United States Trade Representative (USTR) before the USTR imposes additional tariffs under Section 301 of the US Trade Ac
Thailand’s Department of Trade Negotiations (DTN) reported that the 3rd APEC CTI meeting in China focused on integrating AI into regional trade and curbing online IP infringement.
Kiatnakin Phatra Financial Group (KKP) has raised its Thailand GDP growth forecasts for 2026 to 2.5% and 2027 to 2.7%, driven by strong tourism, private investment, and tech-driven exports.
The government will give 1,000 baht to 'Thai Chuay Thai Plus' Phase 2 recipients for October and November under a 60:40 co-pay scheme, spokesman Ekkapob Pianpises said today.
The Ministry of Finance will seek Cabinet approval on September 22 to extend Phase 2 of the 'Thai Chuay Thai Plus' co-payment scheme by two months, maintaining the 60/40 co-pay ratio, according to Finance Minister Ekniti Nitithanprapas.
The Energy Policy Administration Committee (EPAC) has slashed ex-refinery high-speed diesel prices by 4 baht per litre through October 31, 2026.
