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Arkhom predicts low-growth year for Thai economy
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 17/06/2023
» The Thai economic recovery this year is expected to be "low growth", says Finance Minister Arkhom Termpittayapaisith.
Asian shares advance as Fed pause lifts hopes
Business, Published on 17/06/2023
» RECAP: Asian shares rose to a four-month high yesterday as US economic data lifted expectations that the Federal Reserve is near the end of its rate-hike cycle. Expectations of more stimulus from China also buoyed investor sentiment.
Economy strong despite weak exports, baht supportive - Finance Minister
Reuters, Published on 16/06/2023
» Thailand's economy remains strong, despite weaker shipments, though the weaker baht currency will be supportive of exports this year, Finance Minister Arkhom Termpittayapaisith said on Friday.
Ministry told to explore diesel tax cut extension
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 14/06/2023
» Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha assigned the Finance Ministry and relevant agencies on Tuesday to study the possibility of extending the excise tax cut on diesel of 5 baht per litre, which is scheduled to end on July 20 this year.
Rubber deal set to boost Thai firms in global market
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 01/06/2023
» The Finance Ministry, in collaboration with the Thai Chamber of Commerce and the Rubber Authority of Thailand, has signed a letter of intent for the Capital Flow in Rubber Industrial Estate project to boost the international competitiveness of entrepreneurs in the rubber supply chain.
Arkhom coy on diesel excise tax cut
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 30/05/2023
» Finance Minister Arkhom Termpittayapaisith has refused to take a stance on whether the diesel excise tax cut needs to be extended, saying it depends on global oil prices.
Thailand must raise revenue to boost spending: World Bank
Published on 29/05/2023
» Thailand must bolster its revenue collection in the long term to meet growing public spending needs stemming from an ageing population, according to the World Bank.
Thai economy resilient, on path to full recovery: Arkhom
Published on 29/05/2023
» Thailand's economy is on a solid path to recovery and showing resiliency, helped by good revenue collection and a normalisation of its tourism sector, while inflation should come in below 3% this year, the finance minister said on Monday.
Ministry sets targets for tax reform
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 05/05/2023
» The Finance Ministry has set four targets for tax reform, aiming to boost revenue to cover expenses and deal with future economic uncertainties, says Fiscal Policy Office director-general Pornchai Thiraveja.
SEC board authorised to name acting secretary-general
Business, Published on 27/04/2023
» The board of the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is permitted to name an acting secretary-general if the current government fails to endorse an SEC chief by the end of the month, according to Finance Minister Arkhom Termpittayapaisith.