PM tells Energy Ministry: cut oil prices now, not gradually
TUESDAY, JULY 07, 2026
Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul has ordered the Energy Ministry to find ways to cut retail oil prices immediately, saying lower global prices should be passed on to consumers to ease living costs.
Stop Chasing the Shiniest Tool — Start Measuring What Matters
TUESDAY, JULY 07, 2026
As Thailand's economy stalls, MFEC chief Siriwat Vongjarukorn urges organisations to ditch tech for technology's sake and embrace AI that pays for itself from day one
IMF-World Bank 2026 puts Thailand on global investment stage
SUNDAY, JULY 05, 2026
Thailand expects the 2026 IMF-World Bank Group Annual Meetings in Bangkok to lift investor confidence, showcase its readiness and strengthen its global economic profile.
Thai Helps Thai Plus spending tops 35bn baht as 5.5m use full benefit
SUNDAY, JUNE 21, 2026
Thailand’s Thai Helps Thai Plus 60/40 scheme has generated 35.66 billion baht in spending, with 5.56 million people already using their full 1,000 baht entitlement.
Thailand rises to 26th in IMD competitiveness ranking, but Vietnam closes gap
THURSDAY, JUNE 18, 2026
Thailand climbed four places in the IMD World Competitiveness Ranking 2026, but TMA warns that weak productivity, AI readiness, education and governance remain major risks as Vietnam debuts just one place behind.
Thailand must use OECD push to rebuild investor trust, Anutin says
THURSDAY, JUNE 04, 2026
Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul says Thailand’s OECD accession drive is key to rebuilding global confidence, attracting strategic foreign investment and raising standards on transparency, regulation and governance.
NESDC warns Thai exports still exposed to fresh US tariff measures
WEDNESDAY, MAY 27, 2026
Thailand’s exports to the US remain vulnerable to renewed tariff pressure despite lower current import duties, as Washington may deploy fresh trade measures under Section 301.
Thais Help Thais Plus opens registration for 30 million ahead of June 1 spending
SUNDAY, MAY 24, 2026
Registration for the Thais Help Thais Plus 60/40 co-payment scheme opens on May 25 for up to 30 million people, with spending to begin on June 1 to ease living costs and stimulate grassroots consumption.