Anutin government faces cost-of-living test as public confidence weakens
SUNDAY, MAY 17, 2026
A Suan Dusit Poll shows most Thais want the Anutin government to urgently cut living costs and tackle debt, while nearly half expect the economy to worsen over the next three months.
Thailand plans THB400bn emergency loan decree without raising debt ceiling
MONDAY, MAY 04, 2026
Thailand prepares THB400bn borrowing decree to cushion Middle East crisis impact, keeping public debt within 70% ceiling and using Covid-era project screening model
Cabinet approves THB20bn loan to shore up Oil Fuel Fund amid energy crunch
TUESDAY, APRIL 28, 2026
The Cabinet has approved a THB20 billion emergency loan for the Oil Fuel Fund Office to ease liquidity strains as the fund’s net position stays more than THB53bn in the red.
Moody’s report reveals the factors that could lift or cut Thailand’s rating
SATURDAY, APRIL 25, 2026
Moody’s stable outlook for Thailand has improved sentiment, but the next rating move will depend on stronger growth, structural reform and tighter control of public debt.
Pakorn Nilprapunt says an Emergency Decree is under consideration to brace for war risks, tight Treasury reserves and Super El Niño, while finance officials say no borrowing order has been issued.
Thailand, ASEAN Debt Under Scrutiny as IMF Flags Energy Shock Risk Across Asia-Pacific
SATURDAY, APRIL 18, 2026
Thailand's public debt nears 66% of GDP as the IMF warns ASEAN economies to prioritise targeted fiscal support and hold off on rate cuts amid a deepening Middle East energy crisis