Cabinet approves new measures to tackle fuel price volatility
The Cabinet has approved a 2026–2029 Oil Fuel Fund plan to better buffer domestic prices against volatile global energy markets.
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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.
Foreign condominium transfers in Thailand rose 1.4% year-on-year to 3,292 units worth 14.8 billion baht in the second quarter of 2026, according to the Real Estate Information Centre (REIC).
Demand for electric vehicles is increasing in Thailand, with the energy crisis stemming from the war in the Middle East igniting further interest among consumers.
The Oil Fuel Fund Executive Committee voted Friday to freeze all retail fuel prices, shielding consumers from soaring global oil costs sparked by Middle East tensions.
The Federation of Thai Industries (FTI) has expressed strong support for a proposed overhaul of the automotive tax structure, aiming to use tax incentives to drive domestic investment, and integrate SMEs into the modern EV supply chain.