Easy E-Receipt Revival to Ignite Consumer Spending

Bangkok Business News: FTI and Chamber Push Quick-Win Stimulus Measures

In a bid to jump-start Thailand’s faltering consumption ahead of a shortened parliamentary tenure, business groups are urging the government to revive the “Easy E-Receipt” tax incentive. The Thai Chamber of Commerce has proposed launching an “Easy E-Receipt Phase 2” that allows shoppers to spend up to 100,000 baht across all product categories from November to December 2025, aiming to boost consumer confidence and spending in the run-up to year end.

Shoppers may soon benefit as the government considers reviving the Easy E-Receipt scheme to boost year-end spending
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The Ministry of Finance is stacked with stimulus ideas, and this Bangkok Business News report identifies “Easy E-Receipt Phase 2” as one of several ready-made “quick-win” policies. Other measures under consideration include reviving the familiar “half-half” co-payment scheme, expanding tourism tax deductions, and possibly offering real estate tax reliefs.

Why Timing Matters: Four Months to Act

Because of political agreements, the new government will have only about four months from when its policy statement is delivered to Parliament during which it can roll out full measures without delay.That short window has heightened pressure for stimulus tools that are already tried and tested, ones that can be implemented swiftly. “Easy E-Receipt,” along with co-payment schemes, falls precisely in that category.

At a meeting on September 15, 2025, representatives from the Federation of Thai Industries (FTI) met with Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul and the incoming economic team. Small businesses, especially those in supply chains, stressed urgency, fearing serious difficulties over the next three months. Medium and large firms expressed more cautious optimism, expectant of gradual improvements. Government officials committed to monitoring developments monthly and meeting weekly to address urgent economic pressures, including competition from cheap imports.

Additional Measures Being Discussed

Other stimulus proposals include:

-Support for SMEs and Utilities – The government has already authorized a slight reduction in electricity prices (about 4 satang per unit) to relieve living costs and business expenses.

-Capital Market Stimulus – FETCO (Federation of Thai Capital Market Organisations) is pushing for tools such as the Thailand Individual Savings Account (TISA), incentives for long-term equity funds (SSF), and stronger promotion of foreign investment.

-Tourism & Real Estate Relief – Suggested measures include revitalizing the “We Travel Together” scheme, encouraging Chinese tourist visits, land and property tax cuts of at least 50% to revive a slowing housing market.

Currency, Exports and External Pressures

Business sector leaders also highlighted concerns that a strong baht is undercutting Thai exporters, especially in competition with neighbouring countries whose currencies are weaker. They called on the government to consider policies that will restore export competitiveness.

What This Means Going Forward

With limited legislative time and mounting economic pressures, the government’s ability to quickly deploy stimulus measures will be vital to restore momentum in consumption and investment. While full reforms take time, the revival of the Easy E-Receipt scheme and related short-term tools could offer immediate relief to households and businesses. However, tackling structural issues like export competitiveness, currency strength, and the high-cost burdens for SMEs will be equally important for sustainable recovery.

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