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World Bank sees Thai fiscal risks mounting due to spending surge
Published on 14/02/2025
» Thailand’s pursuit of an expansionary fiscal policy strategy to propel growth faces the risk of rising costs for elderly care, investment and the need to keep public debt level to sustainable levels, according to the World Bank.
Thai Credit Targets Double-Digit Growth with Digital Focus
Published on 13/02/2025
» Thai Credit Bank Public Company Limited (CREDIT) has announced its 2025 business plan, setting ambitious targets for double-digit loan growth while embracing digital transformation to boost service efficiency and deliver sustainable growth. This follows the bank’s record-breaking net profit of 3,624 million baht in 2024, reinforcing confidence in its long-term strategic direction.
Thai consumer confidence hits 8-month high
Reuters, Published on 13/02/2025
» Thai consumer confidence in January rose for a fourth consecutive month to the highest level in eight months, bolstered by government stimulus measures, tourism and exports, a survey showed on Thursday.
Effort to ease digital wallet merchant rules
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 13/02/2025
» The Finance Ministry is looking into easing the cash out requirements for merchants participating in the digital wallet scheme to enhance accessibility and boost its appeal.
Hong Kongers lose B870m to scams in a week, AI voice-cloning used
Published on 10/02/2025
» Online fraudsters scammed Hong Kongers out of more than HK$200 (870 million baht) in a week last month and used artificial intelligence (AI) to trick a victim into transferring HK$145 million in one of the cases.
Wallet scheme to resume in 2nd quarter
News, Post Reporters, Published on 10/02/2025
» The third phase of the 10,000-baht digital wallet handout programme will begin in the second quarter of this year, says Finance Minister Pichai Chunhavajira.
Poll: B10,000 handout influences support for Thai govt
Online Reporters, Published on 09/02/2025
» A majority of elderly people given 10,000 baht each under the second phase of the cash handout said the scheme influenced their support for the government, while many would still back it regardless of the stimulus program’s existence, Nida Poll shows.
SET index searches for a new bottom
Business, Published on 08/02/2025
» The SET index extended its decline in January, marking the third consecutive month of reductions following an October high of 1,506 points.
Fresh stimulus steps under consideration
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 08/02/2025
» The government is considering a number of new economic stimulus measures, aiming to achieve economic growth of 3.5% this year, according to Deputy Finance Minister Julapun Amornvivat.
Thailand aims for 3.5% GDP growth
Reuters, Published on 07/02/2025
» The government is targeting economic growth of 3.5% this year, supported by tourism, foreign investment and government stimulus, a deputy finance minister said on Friday.