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Investors fret over pending interest rate variance
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 15/01/2022
» In addition to the impact of the Omicron coronavirus variant on the Thai economy, investors are concerned with capital outflows because of the widening gap in interest rates between Thailand and other countries, says Tim Leelahaphan, an economist at Standard Chartered Bank (Thai).
Minister suggests arrivals unlikely to meet forecast
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 28/12/2021
» The number of international tourists next year might be lower than the Finance Ministry's forecast because of the impact of the Omicron coronavirus variant, said Finance Minister Arkhom Termpittayapaisith.
Ministry ready to allot more funds if required
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 30/11/2021
» The Finance Ministry stands ready to inject additional money to revive the economy if the Omicron coronavirus variant hits the country, said the Fiscal Policy Office (FPO) director-general Pornchai Thiraveja.
Stimulus scheme 'not a free lunch'
News, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 07/05/2021
» People must spend between 46,000 baht and 70,000 baht each before they can get e-vouchers worth 7,000 baht under a fresh economic stimulus scheme called "Ying Chai Ying Dai" offered by the government.
GSB: 3% growth this year likely
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 12/04/2021
» State-owned Government Savings Bank (GSB) forecasts the country's economic expansion may fare better than expected, driven by the reopening to foreign tourists.
Arkhom banking on jabs to boost economy
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 17/03/2021
» Finance Minister Arkhom Termpittayapaisith feels upbeat about the country's economic prospects because of the Covid-19 vaccine roll-out in Thailand, predicting the economy will start picking up in the fourth quarter.