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Moody’s upgrades Thailand outlook to stable; Ekniti backs targeted fiscal support
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 22, 2026
Moody’s shifts Thailand’s outlook to stable at Baa1, citing policy clarity and stronger risk balance as the government presses on with targeted fiscal measures.
Finance Minister Eyes 100bn Baht Budget Transfer to Fortify Economy
SATURDAY, APRIL 18, 2026
Finance Minister Ekniti Nitithanprapas moves to claw back idle procurement funds for a 100-billion-baht stimulus package to counter global economic shocks
Thai Government Set to Revise Fiscal Framework as Energy Crisis and Slowing Growth Loom
MONDAY, MARCH 16, 2026
Public Debt Management Office eyes medium-term review to maintain fiscal discipline, capping budget deficits at 3 per cent of GDP despite fuel fund strain
Finance Ministry Vows No Policy Vacuum During Transition; Sets Sights on 3% Potential Growth
WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 11, 2026
Vice Minister Benjarong Suwankiri assures economic continuity via FDI and ‘Quick Win’ policies to return Thailand to its true growth potential
New govt faces 263bn-baht fiscal reform test under MTFF plan
SATURDAY, JANUARY 03, 2026
Thailand’s MTFF plan targets deficit below 3% of GDP, debt under 70% and 263bn baht in extra revenue, testing whether a new govt stays the course
BOT Governor Vows to Erase 'Ivory Tower' Image, Tackle Sub-2% Growth
MONDAY, DECEMBER 01, 2025
Vitai Ratanakorn shifts central bank's focus to structural issues; launches 'Social AMC' to help 2 million citizens clear household debt
Govt. signals VAT hike to 8.5% in 2028 and full 10% in 2030, with higher fuel excise from 2027
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 20, 2025
Thailand plans a phased VAT increase to 8.5% in 2028 and 10% in 2030, alongside higher fuel excise in 2027, as part of a broader fiscal overhaul to curb the deficit
Cabinet approves 5-year fiscal framework with cap on quasi-fiscal policy and deficit limit of 3%
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 18, 2025
The Cabinet has endorsed the 2026-2030 medium-term fiscal framework, tightening controls on quasi-fiscal measures and setting a target to reduce the budget deficit to no more than 3% of GDP by 2029.
IMF warns Thailand to use targeted fiscal measures, projects Thai economy to grow only 2.1% in 2025
FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 14, 2025
IMF urges Thailand to use targeted fiscal policy and accelerate reforms, as economic growth is projected to slow to 2.1% in 2025 and 1.6% in 2026
New Bank of Thailand Governor Prioritises Household Debt Relief in First Media Briefing
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 10, 2025
Vitai Ratanakorn outlines policy focus on financial stability whilst addressing concerns over deflation risks