The Thai economy is projected to increase by 1.2 percent this year, according to data from the Office of the National Economic and Social Development Council (NESDC).

November16,2021

The Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) voted unanimously to leave the policy rate steady at a record low of 0.50 percent On August 5.

August20,2020

At its 5th meeting in 2020, the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) of the Bank of Thailand voted unanimously to maintain the annual interest rate at 0.50 percent, given that the gradual release from quarantine imposed for COVID-19 control brings forth the gradual recovery of Thailand’s economy.

August07,2020

When the epidemic has not been fully controlled, if the government wants to relax control measures to allow business operation of some industries, it has the responsibility to balance people's health and economic development, noted a Thai official.

May08,2020

Thai Prime Minister and Defense Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha chaired the meeting of Centre for Resolution of Emergency Situation (CRES Covid-19).

April14,2020

The Fiscal Policy Office (FPO) revealed that Thai economy showed recovery in January 2020, thanks to improved export and private consumption, especially in durables: vehicle sales and the number of newly registered motorcycles rose; farm produce price rise boosted agricultural revenue.

February28,2020

The spokesperson for the Prime Minister, revealed that a cabinet meeting approved the measures to accelerate the budget expenditure for the fiscal year 2020 as an important mechanism to promote the central budget and other department budget expenditure to stimulate the economy.

January15,2020

The Thai baht has kept surging and the exchange rate is expected to surpass 30 baht/U.S. dollar this year. Thai Prime Minister and Defense Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha said that the government has been engaged in discussions on the issue with the Bank of Thailand (BOT)

January03,2020

Thai Minister of Finance Mr. Uttama Savanayana revealed that recently S&P Global Ratings has adjusted Thailand's economic ranking outlook from "stable" to "positive".

December13,2019

Director of the Fiscal Policy Office (FPO) Mr. Lavon Saengsanit noted that Thai economic growth in the fourth quarter will be over 3 percent, making it the fastest growing quarter in 2019.

December13,2019

Thai National Shippers Council (TNSC) has lowered its 2019 export growth forecast, which is a drop of between 2.5 percent to 3 percent, following export decline of 4.5 percent in October and 2.5 percent in the first 10 months, according to TNSC Chairperson Kananyaphak Tantiphipattanaphong.

December05,2019

Thailand's economy grew by 2.4 percent in the third quarter, up slightly from 2.3 percent in the previous quarter. The economy is growing slower than expected in many areas, compared with the forecast in the Monetary Policy Report published by the Bank of Thailand in September 2019.

November21,2019

Speaking after the cabinet meeting, Thai Prime Minister and Defense Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha said that he has instructed cabinet ministers to come up with measures to improve the grassroots economy as well as assist farmers and workers, and urged them to team up in addressing a series of issues.

November21,2019

As the NIDA Poll shows that a majority of people think the government is incapable of fixing the economy, Thai Finance Minister Uttam Sawangnoon said the new government has been in office for just over a month, however, it takes time to address the economic issues.

September10,2019

Thai Finance Minister Mr. Uttama Savanayana attended the opening ceremony of Thailand Focus 2019 and delivered a special speech titled "The New Policy Paradigm-A Future Enabled by New Policies".

August29,2019

Mr. Pridi Daochai, chairman of Thai Bankers' Association and Joint Standing Committee on Commerce, Industries and Banking (JSCCIB), revealed that the assessment of JSCCIB found that in the first half of 2019, export, domestic export, and other economic indicators all showed a sign of decline.

August08,2019

Deputy Prime Minister Somkid Jatusripitak met with President Shinji Nakano from Japanese Chamber of Commerce, Bangkok (JCC) today (August 5).

August06,2019

Japanese Vice Prime Minister and Finance Minister Taro Aso paid a visit to Thailand and met with Mr. Uttama Savanayana, the newly installed Thai finance minister, according to Lavaron Sangsnit, director-general of the Fiscal Policy Office and spokesman of the Ministry of Finance.

July31,2019

The first Cabinet meeting approved to establish the economic minister council was held. The council will be chaired by the prime minister and will include all of his deputies and ministers in charge of ministries related to economic affairs.

July31,2019