The government remains committed to making 2026 the "Year of Investment" despite a smaller share of capital expenditure in the 2027 fiscal budget, with plans to mobilise hundreds of billions of baht in public and private investment to support long-term economic growth.
Speaking at the 29th anniversary of the National Press Council of Thailand on Saturday under the theme "Major Challenges for the Thai Economy Amid Global Crises", Deputy Prime Minister and Finance Minister Ekniti Nitithanprapas said the lower capital budget did not reflect a reduction in overall national investment.
