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.
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.
Land Bridge final study due to reach PM in August as government keeps project on hold
SATURDAY, JUNE 27, 2026
Thailand has not yet decided whether to proceed with the Land Bridge megaproject, as a special committee reassesses its commercial viability, environmental impact and public benefits before reporting to the prime minister in August.
Anutin launches Thailand FastPass to push real investment past Bt700bn
TUESDAY, JUNE 23, 2026
Thailand has launched the Thailand FastPass scheme to cut investment approval times by 20-50%, accelerate strategic projects and drive more than Bt700 billion in real investment into the economy.
Government sets 12-year goal for Thailand to become high-income country
MONDAY, JUNE 22, 2026
The government and private sector have agreed on a new economic blueprint to lift Thailand into high-income status within 12 years and boost competitiveness to the world’s top 20 by 2030.
"Ekniti" to convene JPPCC meeting on 22 June, sets up four economic reform teams
FRIDAY, JUNE 19, 2026
Ekniti to chair first JPPCC meeting on 22 June using S&P, Moody’s and IMD data to guide reforms. Four panels to drive restructuring, Fast Pass push, GDP seen at 2%.
Government eyes 2026 GDP revision as war risks ease
MONDAY, JUNE 15, 2026
Deputy Prime Minister and Finance Minister Ekniti Nitithanprapas says Thailand may revise its 2026 GDP forecast if the Middle East war ends, while pushing ahead with energy transition and support for small businesses.