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Bank of Thailand stresses independence
Bloomberg News, Published on 20/09/2024
» Bank of Thailand (BoT) governor Sethaput Suthiwartnarueput on Friday stressed the need for central bank independence in setting monetary policy amid a lengthy disagreement with the government over whether or not interest rates should be cut to support the economy.
New board to check economic goals met
News, Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 20/09/2024
» Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra has appointed a 22-member board to steer the government's economic stimulus policy to ensure the government can fulfil its pledge to bolster the economy.
PM sets up new economic oversight board
Published on 19/09/2024
» Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra has appointed a 22-member board to steer economic stimulus policies to ensure the government can fulfil its pledge to bolster the economy
Disabled get extra time to apply
News, Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 19/09/2024
» People with disabilities have been given an extension to apply for 10,000 baht under the government's economic stimulus programme, formerly known as the digital wallet scheme, Minister of Social Development and Human Security Varawut Silpa-archa said on Wednesday.
Government borrowing ‘won't crowd out’ private sector
Published on 18/09/2024
» The government will ensure that its borrowing of 2.59 trillion baht for the 2025 fiscal year won’t “crowd out” the fundraising activities of the private sector, a Ministry of Finance official said on Wednesday.
Thailand to boost borrowing by 8% to $78 billion
Bloomberg News, Published on 17/09/2024
» The government plans to increase borrowing by 8% to about 2.6 trillion baht (US$78.2 billion) for the 2025 fiscal year starting on Oct 1, according to three market sources and a government presentation seen by Reuters.
PM says handout will give ‘jolt’ to economy
Published on 17/09/2024
» The launch of a 145-billion-baht handout programme to needy people next week is certain to give a “jolt” to the economy, Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra said on Tuesday, as her government promised more stimulus measures ahead.
Restaurants struggle to cope
Business, Kuakul Mornkum, Published on 17/09/2024
» Knowing one's strengths and distinctiveness, along with being able to utilise online marketing tools, are seen in Thailand as the keys to survival for restaurant business operators in a highly competitive market.
Thailand's digital wallet handout misses signup goal by 9m
Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 16/09/2024
» Online registrations for the government's digital wallet handout scheme, which has now closed, has seen only 36 million people sign up, falling short of the target of 45 million.
Thailand expects less than 40m to join handout scheme: Lavaron
Published on 16/09/2024
» The government expects less than 40 million people to sign up for its flagship digital wallet handout scheme, with the first phase set to be distributed to 14.5 million vulnerable people from Sept 25, a finance ministry official said on Monday.