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FPO requests debt restructuring
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 29/06/2023
» The Fiscal Policy Office (FPO) is calling on state financial institutions and commercial banks to implement debt restructuring measures to reduce the debt repayment burden rather than extending the repayment period, says director-general Pornchai Thiraveja.
BoT cracks down on lending
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 20/06/2023
» The Bank of Thailand plans to implement new lending guidelines to prevent over-indebtedness of household borrowers, says Siritida Panomwon Na Ayudhya, assistant governor of payment systems policy and financial consumer protection group.
FPH pivots to luxury single detached home sector
Business, Kanana Katharangsiporn, Published on 04/02/2023
» As the impact of the pandemic slows the townhouse market, developer Frasers Property Home (Thailand) or FPH is shifting to luxury single detached houses as well as adding a condo development business.
What is the current cannabis situation?
Business, Janine Phakdeetham, Published on 17/08/2022
» It has been over two months since Thailand legalised the cultivation and sale of cannabis for medical purposes.
Seeing through the haze: The new pot law
Business, Janine Phakdeetham, Published on 08/06/2022
» In a highly anticipated move, Thailand is set to decriminalise cannabis and hemp on June 9 as a new law takes effect. The milestone makes Thailand the first Asian nation to decree home cultivation legal, but there are still prohibitions. The Bangkok Post breaks down pressing questions surrounding the new regulations.
State slashes excise tax on fuels used by Egat
Business, Chatrudee Theparat, Published on 09/03/2022
» The cabinet on Tuesday approved cutting the excise tax on diesel and bunker oil used to generate electricity by the Electricity Generating Authority of Thailand (Egat) to zero in a bid to lower electricity bills for six months.
Frasers shifting focus as pandemic hits homebuyers
Business, Kanana Katharangsiporn, Published on 23/02/2022
» Residential developer Frasers Property Home (Thailand) will shift to single detached houses and the upper-end segment as the pandemic has hit purchasing power of townhouse buyers and middle-to low-income earners.
Asian markets steady after US tech rout
Business, Published on 05/02/2022
» Recap: Asian equities steadied while Wall Street futures rebounded on Friday after an earlier tech rout, encouraged by better-than-expected earnings from Amazon. The European Central Bank's hawkish stance hurt stocks in Europe.
Why central bank digital currencies matter
Business, Published on 29/12/2021
» As the world increasingly shifts towards digital payments and currencies, central banks across the globe are exploring how such emerging technologies can be used to address pain points in the financial system, while at the same time providing the implicit trust and protection of a central bank.
PM Award: 30 years of international prestige
Published on 21/09/2021
» Since its inception in 1992, the Prime Minister’s Export Award (PM Award) has represented 30 years of valuable contribution to Thailand’s economy, society and drive towards sustainability. Just like many young entrepreneurs winning this prestigious national award, the PM Award is growing strong and filled with passion and determination for the future. Hosted by the Department of International Trade Promotion (DITP), Ministry of Commerce, the award recognises Thai exporters and business owners who have developed high-quality, competitive products and services well-renowned on the world stage.