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GSB, GH Bank to fund cheap house project
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 18/06/2019
» State-owned Government Savings Bank (GSB) and GH Bank will jointly extend pre- and post-financing worth 4 billion baht for five low-cost residential projects under the Pracharath Thai housing scheme.
Farm prices increase for first time in 22 months
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 28/03/2019
» The farm price index rose for the first time in 22 months in February, largely because of an increase in paddy price and a smaller decline in rubber prices, says the Fiscal Policy Office (FPO).
Asean finance chiefs to ink 8th protocol
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 23/03/2019
» Asean finance ministers are set to sign the eighth protocol at the upcoming meeting in Thailand, sealing a pact that will let indigenous asset management companies in one country hold entire stakes in firms operating the same business in other countries in the region.
2nd round of Tak's SEZ bidding opens
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 02/03/2019
» The Treasury Department has opened the second round of auctions for leasing state land to develop the special economic zone (SEZ) in Tak province after the first auction failed to attract bidder.
Payment matters on table at meeting
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 25/02/2019
» The Finance Ministry will put cross-border payments and a standard for QR code payment on the agenda at the upcoming Asean Finance Ministers' Meeting (AFMM) held in Thailand.
Treasury Department moves to raise commercial rent
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 14/11/2018
» The Treasury Department wants to raise the rent for land being used for commercial purposes to a 4% return on assets, up from 2-3% of ROA, to match the economic situation, the department chief says.
PPP panel gives nod to two projects
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 10/08/2018
» The public-private partnership (PPP) committee has approved two more joint investment projects worth a combined 4 billion baht, says the head of the State Enterprise Policy Office (Sepo).
Auctions for low-cost housing contracts in view
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 17/07/2018
» The Treasury Department's auctions to allow the private sector to develop low-cost housing projects with 2,750 units on eight state land plots in as many provinces are expected soon.
Shopping points to offer VAT refunds
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 23/03/2018
» The Revenue Department will allow five department stores to offer value-added tax (VAT) refund services for foreign tourists as a pilot project, a move meant to offer convenience to international shoppers and encourage spending.
Sepo says numerous PPP projects on the fast track
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 08/03/2018
» Nearly half of the 966 billion baht worth of projects under the fast-track public-private partnership (PPP) scheme are expected to win approval from the PPP committee this year, says the head of the State Enterprise Policy Office (Sepo).