Co-payment scheme offers limited boost As the government's "Thai Chuay Thai Plus" co-payment scheme approaches its halfway point, industry associations view its impact as minimal. Bangkok Post · Jul 30
Prepared food prices remain high despite cheaper fuel Lower domestic fuel prices are expected to lift consumer confidence, but are unlikely to immediately reduce prepared food prices, according to the Thai Restaurant Association. Bangkok Post · Jul 8
Call for state measures to help struggling small retailers A member of the Thai Wholesale and Retail Trade Association has urged the government to implement measures supporting small retailers, particularly on accounting and tax-related issues. Bangkok Post · Jun 15
New coalition urged to give stimulus to small firms The new government, once formed, is being urged to create additional economic stimulus packages that primarily benefit small operators, rather than large ones. Bangkok Post · May 15, 2023
Grocery store operators get 'smart' boost The Business Development Department under the Commerce Ministry has teamed up with 25 partners from both the government and private sectors to raise the competitiveness of local grocery shop operators amid stiffer competition in the domestic retail market. Bangkok Post · Jul 20, 2022
Economic worries trump Covid The highly transmissible BA.4 and BA.5 sub-variants of Omicron are keeping people alert to a possible outbreak, but Covid-19 may not be the most serious concern as the economy ambles forward. Bangkok Post · Jul 3, 2022
Private sector applauds decreasing excise levy The business sector has welcomed the government's latest decision to cut the diesel excise tax by 5 baht per litre for two months, claiming if diesel prices were left unharnessed, it would add to people's hardships and negatively affect the country's exports. Bangkok Post · May 17, 2022