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Thai GDP grows 2.8% in Q1 as NESDC warns of cost-of-living pressure
Thai GDP grows 2.8% in Q1 as NESDC warns of cost-of-living pressure
MONDAY, MAY 18, 2026
Thailand’s economy grew 2.8% in the first quarter of 2026, while NESDC kept its full-year growth forecast at 2%.Fake registration alert – Government denies May 2 Thai Help Thai Plus sign-up
Fake registration alert – Government denies May 2 Thai Help Thai Plus sign-up
SATURDAY, MAY 02, 2026
Thailand warns that claims of Thai Help Thai Plus registration opening on May 2 are fake, with the real scheme still awaiting confirmationThailand’s minimum wage rises just 1.7% a year, real incomes stagnate
Thailand’s minimum wage rises just 1.7% a year, real incomes stagnate
FRIDAY, MAY 01, 2026
Bnomics says Thailand’s minimum wage rose only 1.7% annually over a decade, as rising living costs eroded real worker incomeOld power deals under fire – heavy users face Bt5 tariff from June
Old power deals under fire – heavy users face Bt5 tariff from June
MONDAY, APRIL 27, 2026
Energy Ministry plans June tariff shake-up, cheaper power for low-use homes and higher rates for households using over 400 unitsIreland turns to targeted policy interventions as living costs rise
Ireland turns to targeted policy interventions as living costs rise
FRIDAY, APRIL 24, 2026
Ireland shifts to targeted aid over subsidies, deploying €750M to curb costs, boost energy resilience, and maintain fiscal flexibility amid global uncertainty.Anutin signals new cost-of-living scheme as Thailand watches oil risks
Anutin signals new cost-of-living scheme as Thailand watches oil risks
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 15, 2026
Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul says Thailand must manage oil cautiously amid fast-changing global risks, while weighing a new scheme to ease living costs.Commerce rolls out fertiliser relief, cuts prices on 3,000 items
Commerce rolls out fertiliser relief, cuts prices on 3,000 items
SATURDAY, APRIL 11, 2026
Deputy Prime Minister Suphajee Suthumpun launches fertiliser relief worth up to THB2,100 per household and nationwide discounts on 3,000 essential productsSugar prices to edge up from May as plastic and oil cost pressures grow
Sugar prices to edge up from May as plastic and oil cost pressures grow
THURSDAY, APRIL 09, 2026
Retail sugar prices are expected to rise from May due to higher production and transport costs, especially for plastic packaging and oil, TSMC says.Suphajee, Varawut fast-track task force to tackle plastic pellet shortage
Suphajee, Varawut fast-track task force to tackle plastic pellet shortage
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 08, 2026
Commerce and Industry ministries launch urgent task force to tackle a plastic pellet shortage linked to Middle East turmoil, boost recycling and rein in living costs.Commerce lifts 2026 inflation forecast as energy prices start to bite
Commerce lifts 2026 inflation forecast as energy prices start to bite
TUESDAY, APRIL 07, 2026
Commerce Ministry has raised its 2026 inflation forecast to 1.5-2.5% as rising energy costs are expected to push prices higher from the second quarter