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Seeking new engines of growth
Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 22/07/2024
» About 40 years ago, natural gas was discovered in the Gulf of Thailand, creating excitement across the country. This period marked the dawn of Thailand's golden era. Following this discovery, the Eastern Seaboard Development Project was initiated to develop the eastern coastal region. Foreign investment poured in, enabling the economy to expand at a double-digit rate while raising hopes that Thailand would become Asia's fifth tiger.
Office advances public-private pacts
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 03/06/2024
» The State Enterprise Policy Office (Sepo) expects to push forward government investment projects this year under public-private partnerships (PPP) valued at close to the government's target of 47 billion baht.
Ministry preps government savings bonds
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 30/01/2024
» The Finance Ministry is planning to issue government savings bonds worth 40 billion baht within March to roll over the government's debt burden, says Deputy Finance Minister Julapun Amornvivat.
Customs urged to step up X-ray of imports
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 23/01/2024
» The Finance Ministry has urged the Customs Department to screen all imported goods by utilising X-ray equipment for greater transparency, says Deputy Finance Minister Julapun Amornvivat.
Using power wisely
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 05/06/2023
» A new government is expected to be formed following the general election last month, riding the turbulent winds of geopolitical and technological change, which is likely to cause disruption.
Bridging the gap
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 26/09/2022
» Cross-border trade between Thailand and neighbouring countries is thriving, thanks in part to expanded infrastructure connectivity.
TCG seeks green light for PGS10
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 13/07/2022
» The state-owned Thai Credit Guarantee Corporation (TCG) has requested the Finance Ministry endorse its plan to launch Port Guarantee Scheme 10 (PGS10), with the aim of helping small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) access its loan guarantee on a lower cost basis, said TCG president Sittikorn Direksoonthorn.
Shaving shipping risk
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 15/03/2021
» The pandemic is a once-in-a-century crisis that will leave scars in the form of persistent economic damage, and some insurance companies see the risks as a ticking time bomb.
State firms plan outlay of B300bn in 2021
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 03/02/2021
» State-owned enterprises (SOEs) are expected to disburse around 300 billion baht from a total investment budget for fiscal 2021 worth 307 billion, says the State Enterprise Policy Office (Sepo).
State enterprises veer off remittance target
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 02/05/2020
» The coronavirus pandemic is expected to wipe off up to 37 billion baht from state enterprise revenue remittances, resulting in a 20% shortfall from the target for fiscal 2020.