Cabinet approves blacklist rule for contractors who abandon state projects
TUESDAY, JULY 07, 2026
The Cabinet has approved in principle a draft ministerial regulation to blacklist contractors whose work on state projects causes serious damage or danger, barring them from public contracts for up to 10 years.
Ekniti defends B400bn loan decree as oil shock hits Thai economy ahead of court ruling
MONDAY, JULY 06, 2026
Finance Minister Ekniti Nitithanprapas says the 400-billion-baht emergency loan decree is vital to sustain Thailand’s economy, ease the impact of rising global oil prices and accelerate the country’s energy transition before a Constitutional Court ruling on July 9.
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.
DBD, Revenue Department join forces to crack down on illegal businesses
THURSDAY, JULY 02, 2026
The Department of Business Development and Revenue Department will connect data, analyse high-risk companies and coordinate with partner agencies to crack down on illegal business practices.
House approves 2027 budget bill in first reading after three-day debate
THURSDAY, JULY 02, 2026
The House of Representatives voted 288 to 119 to accept the 2027 budget bill in principle, as the government pledged greater fiscal transparency and a plan to cut the deficit below 3% by 2029.
Thailand pushes 3.788tn-baht budget as deficit spending tests fiscal discipline
MONDAY, JUNE 29, 2026
Thailand’s government has proposed a 3.788-trillion-baht fiscal 2027 budget with a 788-billion-baht deficit to support growth while public debt nears the 70% ceiling.
Beyond the Statistics: Why Thailand’s Proactive 2026 Strategy is Capturing Investor Confidence
MONDAY, JUNE 29, 2026
Thailand’s 2026 economic outlook reveals a resilient recovery driven by a surge in exports, robust tourism, and a proactive fiscal policy for long-term growth.