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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).
Central bank keeping tabs on baht movements
Published on 28/08/2024
» The Bank of Thailand is monitoring the movement of the baht as it strengthens against the US dollar, in line with several major regional currencies, influenced by both internal and external factors.
Economy performing below potential, says minister
Published on 28/08/2024
» Thailand’s economic growth has not reached its full potential, though there are some signs of recovery, according to Paopoom Rojanasakul, a caretaker deputy finance minister.
Thailand Post to take part in virtual banking
Business, Komsan Tortermvasana, Published on 28/08/2024
» The board of logistics provider Thailand Post has given the nod to the state agency participating in the planned virtual bank business, according to president Dhanant Subhadrabandhu.
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.
Analysts see imminent return of foreign funds
Business, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 28/08/2024
» Easing domestic political uncertainty and the higher likelihood of US interest rate cuts could prompt a return of foreign fund inflows starting next month, driving the Thai bourse back to a range of around 1,500 points next year, say analysts.
Digital handout delay could spark rate cut
Business, Published on 28/08/2024
» The Bank of Thailand could be prompted to cut the policy rate sooner than expected if the new government decides to delay the implementation of the digital wallet policy from the fourth quarter of this year, causing a severe drag on the Thai economy, say analysts.
DUP..Homeowners scramble to pay mortgages as loan levels rise
Business, Published on 28/08/2024
» Lower-income homebuyers have struggled to repay mortgages following an uptick in interest rates, leading to a significant increase in housing non-performing loans (NPLs) during the second quarter of this year.
Mortgage bad-debt rate climbs
Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 27/08/2024
» Lower-income homebuyers have struggled to repay mortgages following an uptick in interest rates, leading to a significant increase in housing non-performing loans (NPLs) during the second quarter of this year.
Bangkok Gems Fair Set to Boost Global Trade
Published on 27/08/2024
» The Department of International Trade Promotion (DITP) and the Gem and Jewelry Institute of Thailand (Public Organization), or GIT, alongside government and private sector organisers, have announced the upcoming 70th "Bangkok Gems and Jewellery Fair," known as "Bangkok Gems." The event will be held from 9 to 13 September 2024 at the Queen Sirikit National Convention Center (QSNCC) and is projected to generate at least 3.5 billion baht in revenue.