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China seen as keeping Thai inflation low
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 24/09/2024
» Thailand's rate of inflation is not a major concern as China is currently "exporting deflation" globally, according to the chairman of the state planning agency.
Fiscal 2025 public debt estimated at 66% of GDP
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 19/09/2024
» The level of public debt for fiscal 2025 is projected at 66% of GDP, which is below the fiscal sustainability threshold of 70%.
Student loan applications reach record high
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 11/09/2024
» The number of students applying for loans from the Student Loan Fund (SLF) rose to 837,000 for the 2024 academic year, a new record high attributed to the economic downturn.
Finance Minister calls for tax system rejig
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 10/09/2024
» Thailand needs to integrate its entire tax system, as the country's current personal and corporate income tax rates remain higher than the international standards, according to Finance Minister Pichai Chunhavajira.
Exim Bank aims to secure bond guarantee licence
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 03/09/2024
» The Export-Import Bank of Thailand (Exim Bank) plans to handle the impact of the global trade war, which could lead to a contraction in export loans, by venturing into bond guarantees.
Small firms feel the pinch amid an array of challenges
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 31/08/2024
» Thai small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) remain trapped in a cycle of rising costs, declining revenues and weakening consumer purchasing power.
A closer inspection of negative income tax
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 29/08/2024
» The first vision statement by former premier Thaksin Shinawatra, after 17 years away from Thailand, has garnered interest on several points, including the proposal of a negative income tax (NIT).
Flood victims to get financial help
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 28/08/2024
» The Finance Ministry has announced up to 14 financial measures including debt suspension and liquidity support to assist residents and businesses affected by the ongoing floods.
Household debt slows in first quarter
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 27/08/2024
» Household debt growth slowed in the first quarter of 2024, partly due to financial institutions tightening their loan extension criteria, according to the National Economic and Social Development Council (NESDC).
Agency maintains GDP forecast for the year
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 20/08/2024
» The government's planning agency is maintaining its GDP forecast for this year but advises the government to speed up implementing measures to boost the economy and prepare the 2025 budget to address economic volatility caused by global crises.