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K-Research frets over large budget
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 27/09/2023
» Kasikorn Research Center (K-Research) is increasingly concerned about Thailand's sovereign credit rating because of the large budget needed to fund the government's stimulus schemes.
Baht, SET slip amid worries over stimulus
Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 20/09/2023
» The baht fell to a 10-month low beyond 36 to the US dollar, while the Stock Exchange of Thailand slipped closer to 1,500 points on Wednesday on continued fund outflows as investor concerns grew about expected massive bond issuance to fund government stimulus policies, according to analysts.
PM orders sweeping review of taxes
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 19/09/2023
» Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin has ordered the Finance Ministry to review the new land and building tax, as well as inheritance tax, in an effort to reduce income disparity.
Nursing a fragile economy
Business, Published on 18/09/2023
» With recession looming in many countries, fears over economic contraction remain in Thailand, particularly when the key contributor of exports still faces a stark outlook because of the weak economies of our trade partners.
Bank of Thailand governor proposes fiscal suggestions
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 15/09/2023
» The government's economic policies should be considered in terms of their medium-term impact amid concerns about fiscal instability, says the head of the Bank of Thailand.
Employers applaud energy price cuts
Business, Published on 14/09/2023
» The Employers' Confederation of Thai Trade and Industry (EconThai) welcomes the government's decision to reduce electricity and diesel prices, part of efforts to ease the cost of living and the financial burden faced by businesses.
Probing the B10,000 digital handout
Business, Published on 13/09/2023
» The Pheu Thai Party-led coalition government believes its flagship policy, the 10,000-baht digital currency handout, will unleash an "economic tsunami" of consumption, benefiting many sectors of the economy.
Digital handout not covered by loans
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 09/09/2023
» The Finance Ministry will not issue an emergency loan decree to support the government's 10,000-baht digital currency handout, with funding likely to come from the state budget and borrowing from state-owned financial institutions, says Deputy Finance Minister Kritsada Chinavicharana.
Pheu Thai payout to give economy 'B2tn boost'
Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 07/09/2023
» Pheu Thai's 10,000-baht digital currency handout policy will add at least 2 trillion baht of money to the economy and contribute to GDP growth of at least 5% in 2024, said Deputy Finance Minister Julapun Amornvivat.
Economist airs unease over B10,000 digital handout
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 30/08/2023
» Economists have voiced concern over the Pheu Thai Party's planned 10,000-baht digital handout policy, predicting it could affect the value of the baht and deteriorate monetary and fiscal discipline.