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Minister seeks to escalate collaboration with China
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 11/09/2024
» Thailand needs to ramp up collaboration with China to become a gateway for Chinese exports via the proposed land bridge project, says Finance Minister Pichai Chunhavajira.
Analyst wary of Chinese threat perception
Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 26/08/2024
» The new government is being urged to urgently address the perception that Chinese products and investments pose a threat to Thais before the issue escalates and negatively affects Thailand's exports and tourism.
Senator eager to improve casino plan
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 01/04/2024
» With the resurgence of interest in legalising casinos to bolster economic growth as the digital wallet and Land Bridge policies remain on hold, the government is being urged to reassess the details of a proposed casino and entertainment complex.
Exploring the effort to axe duty-free stores
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 21/12/2023
» Thailand is a well-known tropical destination with cheaper prices for accommodation, meals, transport and activities than in most Western countries.
Warning over household debt surge
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 29/08/2023
» The National Economic and Social Development Council (NESDC) warns that Thailand's household debt is continuing to increase, with close monitoring required for auto loans and debt from savings cooperatives, says secretary-general Danucha Pichayanan.
Thai Credit Guarantee Corporation targets B120bn of loan guarantees
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 02/02/2023
» State-owned Thai Credit Guarantee Corporation (TCG) has set a loan guarantee target of 120 billion baht for this year, says general manager Sittikorn Direksoonthorn.
GSB: 3% growth this year likely
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 12/04/2021
» State-owned Government Savings Bank (GSB) forecasts the country's economic expansion may fare better than expected, driven by the reopening to foreign tourists.
Finance lines up perks, deterrents
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 12/02/2021
» The Finance Ministry plans to adopt both tax incentives and deterrent tools to rev up the investment ratio from the existing 20% of GDP to 40%.
Liquidity support for hospitality firms underway
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 02/02/2021
» The Finance Ministry has promised to look into devising a measure to beef up liquidity for hard-hit hospitality businesses after meeting a private sector representative.
Finance Ministry scrutinising handout
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 02/10/2020
» A measure aimed at stimulating consumption through a tax rebate for the upper-income segment will have to be scrutinised as to whether it will motivate these consumers to spend more, says a senior finance official.