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News Thailand » Economy: Why Thailand Shelved the ‘Digital Wallet’ Scheme

News channel or source: https://thediplomat.com/2025/06/why-thailand-shelved-the-digital-wallet-scheme/
Published on: Thursday 19 June 2025

After distributing 185 billion baht (around $5.7 billion) in two phases, the government of Thailand has now officially shelved its digital wallet scheme. The program, a signature promise of the ...

News Thailand » Economy: Could Thailand’s Cash Handout Scheme Have Worked?

News channel or source: https://thediplomat.com/2025/07/could-thailands-cash-handout-scheme-have-worked/
Published on: Sunday 20 July 2025

The “digital wallet” stimulus scheme might have stood a better chance if the money was given out as a gift card. One of the consequences of the Pheu Thai party’s implosion is that its signature cash ...

News Thailand » Economy: Thailand's economy teeters as political turmoil threatens recovery efforts

News channel or source: https://www.yahoo.com/news/thailands-economy-teeters-political-turmoil-073704069.html
Published on: Thursday 19 June 2025

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. FILE PHOTO: Thailand's Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra speaks during a press conference at the Government House, in Bangkok, ...

News Thailand » Economy: Bank of Thailand Flags Abnormal Stablecoin Trades in 'Grey Economy' Crackdown

News channel or source: https://finance.yahoo.com/markets/crypto/articles/bank-thailand-flags-abnormal-stablecoin-135636020.html
Published on: Monday 13 July 2026

Data analytics flagged stablecoin transfers meant to evade scrutiny, the central bank says, handing the findings to the securities regulator.

News Thailand » Economy: Thailand vs Vietnam in 2026: who’s really winning the economy and tourism race?

News channel or source: https://thethaiger.com/news/bangkok/thailand-vs-vietnam-in-2026-whos-really-winning-the-economy-and-tourism-race
Published on: Tuesday 14 July 2026

Vietnam is closing in on Thailand, but the numbers show it hasn't overtaken us yet. the two economies and tourism industries actually stand ...

News Thailand » Economy: Thai Government Says Stimulus Will Lift GDP in Q4 but Strong Baht Remains a Concern

News channel or source: https://money.usnews.com/investing/news/articles/2025-11-20/finance-minister-says-thai-economy-is-stable-sees-q4-growth-picking-up
Published on: Thursday 20 November 2025

BANGKOK (Reuters) -Thailand's economic stability is underpinned by strong financial and fiscal fundamentals, and government stimulus measures will give growth a boost in the final quarter of 2025, the ...

News Thailand » Economy: Thai Economic Growth Likely Slowed Sharply in Q3 on Weak Consumption: Reuters Poll

News channel or source: https://money.usnews.com/investing/news/articles/2025-11-13/thai-economic-growth-likely-slowed-sharply-in-q3-on-weak-consumption-reuters-poll
Published on: Thursday 13 November 2025

BENGALURU (Reuters) -Thailand's economic growth likely slowed sharply last quarter as weak household spending and ongoing domestic uncertainty offset gains from exports, a Reuters poll of economists ...

News Thailand » Economy: Bank of Thailand Governor unpacks Thailand’s AI-driven export growth & why the economic impact may be limited

News channel or source: https://thestandard.co/economicforum/bank-of-thailand-governor-unpacks-thailand-ai/
Published on: Tuesday 14 July 2026

Bank of Thailand Governor Vitai Ratanakorn reveals the true state of Thailand's export growth, highlighting concentrated gains ...

News Thailand » Economy: NIA Spotlights Thailand’s Wellness Boom as Global Consumers Spend Boundlessly on Longevity

News channel or source: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/07/20/tmt-newswire/media-outreach-newswire/nia-spotlights-thailands-wellness-boom-as-global-consumers-spend-boundlessly-on-longevity/2387237
Published on: Sunday 19 July 2026

Deep dive into the DNA of Thailand's wellness giants-BDMS Wellness Clinic and Chiva-Som-and their strategic blueprints to transform the kingdom into the ultimate global wellness destination. BANGKOK, ...

News Thailand » Economy: Thailand’s Blue Economy: Building a Sustainable Ocean Future

News channel or source: https://www.worldbank.org/en/news/video/2025/09/01/thailand-s-blue-economy-building-a-sustainable-ocean-future
Published on: Sunday 31 August 2025

Thailand’s coastal and marine resources are vital engines of growth. Pristine beaches that attract millions of tourists each year. Industries, infrastructure and abundant fisheries help drive Thailand ...

News Thailand » Economy: Thailand's economy may underperform with consumption weak, warns central bank chief

News channel or source: https://www.reuters.com/markets/asia/thailands-economy-may-underperform-weak-consumption-warns-central-bank-chief-2025-01-30/
Published on: Thursday 30 January 2025

BANGKOK, Jan 30 (Reuters) - Thailand's economic growth may falter at under 2.9% this year after a weaker-than-expected fourth quarter despite a vaunted government cash handout aimed at firing up ...