"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%.
Myanmar’s reopening of the Myawaddy checkpoint opposite Mae Sot is expected to support Thai exports in the second half of 2026, although import rules remain a key hurdle.
Thailand targets pay-to-fly scheme as new pilots face rising entry costs
MONDAY, JUNE 15, 2026
The Transport Ministry and THAIPA are seeking measures to address pilot unemployment and the pay-to-fly model, under which aspiring pilots reportedly pay up to 6 million baht to fly.
Thailand Unveils Four-Pillar Reform to Transform Public Procurement into an Economic Engine
MONDAY, JUNE 15, 2026
From digital integration to green purchasing, Bangkok is repositioning state procurement as a strategic lever for growth – with SMEs, startups and sustainability at its core