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Ekniti defends 1,000-baht departure tax plan as ATTA objects on Oct 7
Ekniti defends 1,000-baht departure tax plan as ATTA objects on Oct 7
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 07, 2026
Thailand’s proposed levy would cover Thai and foreign air travellers, while Finance Minister Ekniti argues it could encourage more domestic holidays.Thailand Tests Disaster Plans Ahead of IMF–World Bank 2026 Meetings
Thailand Tests Disaster Plans Ahead of IMF–World Bank 2026 Meetings
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 03, 2026
Deputy PM Ekniti Nitithanprapas inspects risk management systems as registration passes 15,000 for the October IMF–World Bank meetings in BangkokKhon La Khrueng Plus set for June as Finance Ministry readies crisis borrowing
Khon La Khrueng Plus set for June as Finance Ministry readies crisis borrowing
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 22, 2026
Thailand plans to open Khon La Khrueng Plus registration in May, while the Finance Ministry prepares contingency funding and a possible borrowing decree to cushion any Middle East spillover.Thailand sees no immediate need to raise public debt ceiling
Thailand sees no immediate need to raise public debt ceiling
TUESDAY, APRIL 21, 2026
Deputy Prime Minister Ekniti Nitithanprapas says Thailand still has about THB800 billion in fiscal space, with public debt at roughly 66% of GDP.Ekniti meets Budget Bureau on 2027 budget, no THB500bn decree yet
Ekniti meets Budget Bureau on 2027 budget, no THB500bn decree yet
MONDAY, APRIL 20, 2026
Finance Minister Ekniti Nitithanprapas reviewed fiscal 2027 budget strategy ahead of Tuesday’s Cabinet meeting, while officials said no THB500 billion emergency borrowing decree was discussedEkniti deepens China-Japan economic ties to boost Thailand’s future industries
Ekniti deepens China-Japan economic ties to boost Thailand’s future industries
FRIDAY, APRIL 17, 2026
Ekniti used the IMF-WBG Spring Meetings 2026 to hold bilateral talks with China and Japan, seeking stronger investment in EVs, AI, robotics and green industry.Thailand reassures US investors as tariffs become new normal
Thailand reassures US investors as tariffs become new normal
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 15, 2026
Ekniti told US business leaders Thailand remains a stable investment destination as reciprocal tariffs are expected to shape the global economy for years.Ekniti unveils 3T plan as crisis seen worse than Covid fallout
Ekniti unveils 3T plan as crisis seen worse than Covid fallout
TUESDAY, MARCH 31, 2026
Ekniti Nitithanprapas says the Middle East-driven economic shock could be worse than Covid-19, outlining a 3T strategy to steer Thailand through the crisis.Ekniti Nitithanprapas faces energy crisis test in Anutin II Cabinet
Ekniti Nitithanprapas faces energy crisis test in Anutin II Cabinet
TUESDAY, MARCH 31, 2026
Reappointed as deputy prime minister and finance minister, Ekniti must steer Thailand through rising fuel costs, living pressures and tighter fiscal constraints.Ekniti says Thailand will end blanket oil price subsidies
Ekniti says Thailand will end blanket oil price subsidies
SATURDAY, MARCH 28, 2026
Finance Minister Ekniti Nitithanprapas said Thailand cannot keep broad oil subsidies in place indefinitely, warning of 1997-style risks if losses spiral out of control.