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Trade deficit marks a sea change

Thailand's widening trade deficit may appear alarming at first glance, but a deeper analysis suggests it is more a sign of economic transformation than deterioration.

Bangkok Post · Aug 2

Thailand raises 2026 growth forecast after June exports beat expectations

The ​Finance Ministry said on Friday that it has raised its 2026 economic ​growth forecast to 2.5% from the ‌previous 1.6%, citing stronger foreign trade, investment and consumption as well as the impact of government stimulus measures, with June exports growing faster than expected.

Bangkok Post · Jul 24

Welfare card rules rejigged

The Finance Ministry has revised the eligibility criteria for the state welfare card scheme, allowing owners of older vehicles to retain their benefits while extending the deadline for unsuccessful applicants to appeal until Sept 20.

Bangkok Post · Jul 23

Funding roadmap for energy projects gets nod

The Finance Ministry has approved a funding framework for Thailand's energy transition projects, which aim to cut fossil fuel use, promote electric vehicles (EVs) and upskill workers.

Bangkok Post · Jun 27

Financial hub scheme still a priority

The government remains committed to turning Thailand into a financial hub, says the chief of the Fiscal Policy Office (FPO).

Bangkok Post · Jun 17

Ministry to review welfare card rules

The Finance Ministry will review the eligibility criteria for the state welfare card scheme following concerns that some elderly parents have been unfairly disqualified after their children claimed tax deductions on their behalf, despite not providing any financial support.

Bangkok Post · Jun 8

A double dip on the cards?

An economist is concerned about Thailand's potential dual deficit scenario, in which both the fiscal balance and current account move into deficit simultaneously.

Bangkok Post · Jun 7

Welfare rules spark backlash

A wave of public criticism has erupted over the government's revised eligibility criteria for the state welfare card programme, under which parents may lose their entitlement to benefits if their children claim tax deductions for parental support.

Bangkok Post · Jun 4

Retirement savings plan tipped for 2027

The Finance Ministry expects the new tax-deductible retirement savings scheme, known as the Thailand Individual Savings Account (TISA), to become available in the next tax year, according to the Fiscal Policy Office (FPO) chief.

Bangkok Post · May 25

New digital system set to revamp welfare screening

The Fiscal Policy Office (FPO) expects a new data lake system to improve the efficiency of screening state welfare card recipients.

Bangkok Post · May 21