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Sino-Thai rail project talks to decide details
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 11/08/2016
» Progress on the Sino-Thai high-speed rail project is expected to be made at this month's meeting, says the Public Debt Management Office (PDMO).
Makkasan project at B300bn
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 09/06/2016
» The Treasury Department's development plan for Bangkok's prime Makkasan area is estimated to need at least 200-300 billion baht in investment, making it one of the country's largest projects.
Islamic Bank puts partner bid on hold
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 02/06/2016
» The state-owned Islamic Bank of Thailand's quest for new partners has been suspended after its negative capital adequacy ratio (CAR) discouraged investors.
Deal to develop QSNCC reached
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 03/05/2016
» The Treasury Department has come to an agreement with liquor tycoon Charoen Sirivadhanabhakdi, the owner of N.C.C. Management & Development Co, for the second phase of the upgrade of Queen Sirikit National Convention Center (QSNCC).
Thai banks inefficient, says S&P
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 24/12/2015
» Too high a margin for Thai commercial banks suggests poor efficiency in the local financial system, says Standard & Poor's Ratings Services (S&P).
'S' man on a mission
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 14/12/2015
» The ambitious mission of the current government to see Thailand's economy grow in an S-shaped curve may not be realised if the country fails to increase public and private investment to match the levels of neighbouring countries.
Ministry mulls incentives to lure investors
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 23/09/2015
» The Finance Ministry's list of short-term measures designed to boost private investment is expected to be ready next month, while long-term measures will be finalised in the next two months.
DPA spreads the word on guarantee cut
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 28/05/2015
» A planned reduction in the ceiling for deposit guarantees to 1 million baht per depositor per bank remains on track for August of next year, says the Deposit Protection Agency.
More nanofinanciers jump into the fray
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 23/05/2015
» The Finance Ministry is expected to approve 10 additional licences for nanofinance applicants.
Top income tax rate likely cut
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 28/04/2015
» A tax reform roadmap, which cuts the maximum personal income tax rate and tax deductions and allowances and includes a proposed housing and land tax, is expected to be completed by November.