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Retirement lottery to the rescue
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 25/07/2024
» It is alarming that nearly half of the country's workforce, comprising 37.5 million people, lacks a retirement savings plan.
Minister warns of low inflation
Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 09/07/2024
» The prolonged period of low inflation in Thailand poses a danger to the economy, warns Deputy Finance Minister Paopoom Rojanasakul.
Julapun questions phone inclusion
News, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 18/06/2024
» Deputy Finance Minister Julapun Amornvivat is urging the Commerce Ministry to reconsider its decision to allow recipients of the 10,000-baht payout through the digital wallet scheme to spend the money on mobile phones, saying the move won't benefit the domestic economy.
GPF portfolio strategy shifts to handling risks
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 24/05/2024
» The Government Pension Fund (GPF), the second-largest fund in the country, has shifted its investment strategy this year to creating a portfolio capable of handling appropriate risks, rather than maximising profits.
Pichai takes finance helm
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 08/05/2024
» Newly appointed Finance Minister Pichai Chunhavajira has vowed to expedite efforts to deal with household debt, revive the economy and increase individuals' income.
More fiscal measures on the cards
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 07/05/2024
» The Finance Ministry plans to study fiscal measures that can create economic momentum following the implementation of the digital wallet stimulus project.
How VAT on cheap imported goods adds up
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 02/05/2024
» Thailand has embraced the digital economy, with trade on foreign online platforms increasing rapidly, disrupting domestic entrepreneurs.
B10,000 handout may face legal roadblocks
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 13/11/2023
» The government's digital money handout will not be implemented until the legal process for the project has been finalised, says Deputy Finance Minister Julapun Amornvivat.
Thailand eyes international bonds
Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 24/10/2023
» The Finance Ministry is considering issuing bonds in international markets to establish a benchmark for the nation and to attract foreign investors, marking a significant departure from three decades of policy.
Exim Bank promotes export credit policies
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 22/06/2023
» Export-Import (Exim) Bank of Thailand advocates the use of export credit insurance to safeguard against non-payment risks from overseas buyers, says first vice-president Apinut Chatusripitak.