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Thai Prime Minister Signals GDP Growth Above 2.1% Amid Strong Foreign Investment and Export Data

Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul stated that Thailand's GDP growth for the year will definitely exceed the previously estimated 2.1%, citing improved figures in foreign investment, exports, employment, and corporate tax revenue. He directed the National Economic and Social…

Thai Prime Minister Confirms Energy Security Amid Middle East Tensions; Domestic Stockpiles Surplus

Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul stated that Thailand will not face oil shortages despite geopolitical conflicts in the Middle East. He noted that domestic energy stocks are currently so high that temporary export orders were approved to clear them, while consumers cooperate…

Thai Prime Minister Says Foreign Investment and Export Data Signal Positive Economic Growth

On October 24, 2026, Thai Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul stated that recent data on foreign investment, exports, employment, and corporate tax revenue indicate a stronger economy than the current 2.1% GDP forecast. He directed the National Economic and Social Development…

Thai Prime Minister Confirms GDP Growth Exceeds 2.1% Forecast Citing Positive Investment and Export Signals

On October 24, 2026, Thai Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul stated that Thailand's GDP growth for the year will exceed the initial estimate of 2.1%, citing improved foreign investment, exports, employment, and tax revenue as key indicators. He directed the National Economic and…

Thailand's GDP Growth Expected to Exceed 2.1% as Investment and Export Signals Strengthen

On October 24, 2026, Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul stated on NBT's 'Talk with Cabinet Anutin' that Thailand's GDP growth for the year will likely exceed the previously estimated 2.1%. Citing improved figures in foreign investment (up roughly 30% compared to last year's…

Thai Prime Minister Confirms GDP Growth Will Exceed 2.1% Amid Improved Investment and Tax Data

On October 24, 2026, Thai Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul stated that Thailand's economic growth for the year will exceed the previous estimate of 2.1%, citing improved figures in foreign investment, exports, employment, and tax collection. He directed the National Economic…

Thai Prime Minister Anutin Expands Global Trade Alliances and Cites Private Sector Investment Growth

On October 24, 2026, Thai Prime Minister Anutin Charnviragul stated that Thailand is strengthening global trade partnerships and investment alliances. He highlighted that private sector investment in the first half of the year increased by approximately 30%, while exports grew…

Thai Prime Minister Confirms Sufficient Domestic Oil Supply Amid Global Tensions

Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul stated on October 24, 2026, that Thailand's domestic oil supply is sufficient to meet local needs, necessitating stock management and consideration of exports despite international conflicts affecting energy prices. He emphasized the…

Thai Prime Minister Questions 2.1% GDP Forecast Amid Strong FDI and Export Data

On October 24, Thai Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul, who also serves as Minister of Interior, appeared on the program 'Talk with PM Anutin' to question the National Economic and Social Development Board's (NESDB) forecast for Thailand's GDP growth at 2.1% for this year. He…

Thai Prime Minister Outlines Economic Strategy Focusing on International Trade Partnerships and Hosting IMF-World Bank Meetings

On October 24, 2026, Thai Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul stated that the government aims to expand trade and investment cooperation with other nations to enhance Thailand's global standing. The administration plans to collaborate with the private sector to remove business…

Thai Cabinet to Review Fuel Tax Cut Amid Global Oil Volatility; PM Optimistic on GDP Growth

Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul announced that the Cabinet will meet on October 27 to consider reducing excise taxes on E20 fuel in response to fluctuating crude oil prices. While noting global instability, the government aims to transition energy structures to reduce…

Thai Prime Minister Confirms GDP Growth Exceeds 2.1% Target; Cabinet to Review E20 Tax Cut Amidst Export Concerns

On October 24 at Lumphini Park Field, Thai Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul stated that Thailand's GDP for the year will definitely exceed the 2.1% estimate due to improved investment, exports, employment, and tax revenue figures. He noted foreign investment in the first half…

Qinghai Haiji Berry Industry Expands Cultivation, Processing, and E-commerce Sales

In Qinghai's Chaihe District, the goji berry industry is developing from planting to processing and sales. Geermu City produces 3 million high-quality cuttings and 1.5 million bare-root seedlings annually. In 2026, it will collaborate with Jiangsu e-commerce platforms for…

Thai Prime Minister Outlines Economic Strategy Focused on Trade Alliances and Global Confidence

Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul emphasized expanding trade partnerships, enhancing Thailand's global reputation as a stable food security nation, and collaborating with the private sector to remove business obstacles. He addressed international travel as purposeful diplomatic…

Iran War Shifts Global Energy Market; US LNG Exporters Gain Ground as Qatar Seeks New Suppliers

The ongoing war in Iran is reshaping the global energy market by increasing the role of US liquefied natural gas (LNG) exporters. Qatar, previously the world's second-largest LNG exporter after the US, has turned to buying gas from competitors following heavy impacts on its…

CPF Unveils Future Food Industry Vision Focusing on Value Creation, AI, and SME Partnerships

CPF President Prapit Boonduangprasert stated at the Beyond Global Food event that Thailand must shift from a volume-based food export model to one focused on value creation and productivity. He highlighted global risks including climate volatility and geopolitics, positioning…

Thai Authorities Crack Down on Drug Trafficking Networks Involving Border Smuggling and High-Profile Cases

Thai law enforcement agencies have intensified efforts to dismantle drug trafficking networks, including a highway police operation that raided a forest encampment in the north where suspects claimed to be 'holy men' but were found distributing methamphetamine. The Ministry of…

Thai Prime Minister Says GDP Growth Will Exceed 2.1% Forecast Amid Strong Investment and Export Signals

Prime Minister Anutin Charnviragul stated that Thailand's GDP growth for this year will definitely not be 2.1%, citing improved investment, exports, employment, and tax revenue figures. He has directed the National Economic and Social Development Council (NESDC) to re-examine…

Thailand Shipping Council Warns Exporters to Prepare for European Unrest Risks

Thanakorn Kasetsuwan, President of the Thailand Shipping Council (SRC), warned exporters and the government to prepare plans for risks associated with widespread protests across Europe. On October 24, 2026, he stated that ongoing demonstrations in France and other European…

Thai Prime Minister Anutin Declares No Oil Shortage as Domestic Stocks Surplus Forces Export Approval

On October 24, 2026, at 09:05, Prime Minister and Minister of Interior Anutin Charnviragul addressed energy security on the program 'Talk with Cabinet Anutin'. He stated that while geopolitical conflicts in the Middle East affect global oil prices which Thailand cannot control,…