TAGS "economic stimulus"
All News economic stimulus In Focus economic stimulus BreakingNews of economic stimulus Your Interested Follow Story economic stimulus
‘Thais Help Thais Plus’ hits restaurant sales by 50%, association asks PM to expand access
‘Thais Help Thais Plus’ hits restaurant sales by 50%, association asks PM to expand access
MONDAY, JUNE 08, 2026
The Thai Restaurant Association has asked Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul to expand Thais Help Thais Plus eligibility after small VAT-registered restaurants reported sharp customer losses.Thais Help Thais Plus spending tops 12.5bn baht as 26m people receive entitlements
Thais Help Thais Plus spending tops 12.5bn baht as 26m people receive entitlements
SATURDAY, JUNE 06, 2026
The Thais Help Thais Plus 60/40 scheme has generated more than 12.53 billion baht in spending, with over 26 million people receiving entitlements and nearly 1 million shops joining the programme.Suphajee urges SME support as K-shaped growth pressures Thailand
Suphajee urges SME support as K-shaped growth pressures Thailand
MONDAY, JUNE 01, 2026
Suphajee says Thailand must rethink trade and lift SMEs as GDP and exports grow, but gains remain concentrated among large firms.Cabinet approves Thai Help Thai Plus for 43 million people, registration opens May 25
Cabinet approves Thai Help Thai Plus for 43 million people, registration opens May 25
TUESDAY, MAY 19, 2026
Thai Help Thai Plus will cover state welfare cardholders and 30 million general users, with registration through Paotang from May 25-29.Ekniti says ‘Thai Help Thai Plus’ set for June 1 launch, with state covering 60%
Ekniti says ‘Thai Help Thai Plus’ set for June 1 launch, with state covering 60%
TUESDAY, MAY 05, 2026
Finance Minister Ekniti says the ‘Thai Help Thai Plus’ scheme could reach Cabinet by May 19, offering a 60/40 co-payment model for up to 30 million people, plus direct aid for the most vulnerable.Anutin set to unveil ‘Thailand 10 Plus’ policy package to Parliament on April 7-9
Anutin set to unveil ‘Thailand 10 Plus’ policy package to Parliament on April 7-9
TUESDAY, MARCH 31, 2026
Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul is expected to deliver his government’s policy statement to Parliament on April 7-9, 2026, centred on a “Thailand 10 Plus” stimulus-and-opportunity plan and a target of at least 3% average annual GDP growth.Retailers roll out “Shop Dee Mee Kuen” campaigns to lift sales without waiting for a new government
Retailers roll out “Shop Dee Mee Kuen” campaigns to lift sales without waiting for a new government
WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 21, 2026
With the state’s “Shop Dee Mee Kuen” scheme yet to be rolled out in early 2026 amid political uncertainty, major retailers are launching their own payback-style promotions—from The Mall Group’s year-long deals to Central and Robinson’s cashback drive and ICONSIAM’s experience-led rewards.Finance Ministry seeks clarification from NESDC over unusually weak Q3 GDP and sharp inventory drop
Finance Ministry seeks clarification from NESDC over unusually weak Q3 GDP and sharp inventory drop
WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 19, 2025
The Finance Ministry will request a meeting with the NESDC after Q3 GDP grew just 1.2%, with officials questioning an unexplained 100-billion-baht fall in inventories that dragged growth into negative territory.Consumer confidence rises for second month in October, boosted by ‘Let’s Go Halves Plus’
Consumer confidence rises for second month in October, boosted by ‘Let’s Go Halves Plus’
FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 14, 2025
Thailand’s consumer confidence index climbed to 51.9 in October, driven by the government’s stimulus scheme, with GDP on track to reach the 2.4% target for 2025.