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Apisak securing draft law for business ease
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 24/10/2018
» Even as the general election nears, Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha is pushing the Finance Ministry to complete a new draft Secured Transactions Act to facilitate business operations and raise the country's ranking in the World Bank's Ease of Doing Business list.
Dormant account law details emerge
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 24/01/2018
» A law on pooling money parked in bank accounts that have been dormant for at least 10 years into suspended Finance Ministry accounts will apply only to baht-denominated savings and current accounts of individuals, says an informed source at the Fiscal Policy Office (FPO).
Submarine deal passes audit with flying colours
News, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 23/05/2017
» The Royal Thai Navy's submarine procurement project was clear and above-board, the Office of the Auditor-General (OAG) has concluded following an in-depth audit.
State software developed
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 30/11/2016
» The Finance Ministry in collaboration with CAT Telecom has developed an application program that requires system software to formulate a 4.0 financial management system under the GovConnect platform.
Budget to follow key strategies
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 06/11/2015
» Deputy Prime Minister Somkid Jatusripitak has demanded the new fiscal budget for 2017 be drafted in accordance with the country's six key strategies.
Subsidiary reform eyed
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 20/08/2014
» The State Enterprise Policy Office (Sepo) is set to propose a legal amendment to streamline establishment of subsidiaries of state agencies as part of efforts to promote outbound investment aimed at capitalising on expected opportunities under the impending Asean economic integration.
Pressure as more loans turn sour
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 19/05/2014
» Rising non-performing loans (NPLs) and decelerating investments could drag down the country's economic growth this year and next, warns the Fiscal Policy Office chief.