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GDP outlook cut as Thailand sets 3.78tn baht budget, debt nears ceiling

April 23, 2026

Thailand trims GDP forecasts amid Middle East tensions as FY2027 budget is set at 3.788 trillion baht, with public debt projected near the 70% ceiling

Financial experts concerned about over-spending

September 11, 2023

Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin has announced his government’s intention to implement five urgent measures to revive the Thai economy, free it from stagnation, and help the people escape the current income crisis.

PM backs hike in budget for forest rangers after netizens slam lay-offs

THURSDAY, JANUARY 27, 2022

The prime minister is reportedly keen to allocate a budget for hiring more forest rangers after reports about the laying-off of over 1,700 rangers brought stinging criticism on social media.

Elderly, disabled to receive social welfare payment by tomorrow

WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 16, 2020

The Comptroller-General’s Department will pay monthly social welfare to the elderly and disabled by tomorrow (September 17) from the previously announced September 22, the Pattanalocal Group of Thailand said on its Facebook page yesterday (September 15).

Govt promises to start paying elderly, disabled their monthly grants soon

TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 15, 2020

The government has confirmed that it will soon start paying the monthly grant to the elderly and disabled, and will also develop an e-payment system which allows them to receive the money directly.

New office to aid budget planning

THURSDAY, JUNE 14, 2018

An Integration office will be established to narrow the gap between planned and actual expenditure in government budgets, said Kobsak Pootrakul, the Minister to the Prime Minister’s Office.