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E-payment makes debut
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 28/01/2017
» The Finance Ministry, the Bank of Thailand and commercial banks launched the customer-to-customer (C2C) electronic payment system on Friday as planned, with the next step being the business-to-business (B2B) platform, set to roll out on March 1, says Finance Minister Apisak Tantivorawong.
Apisak encourages higher R&D spending
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 27/01/2017
» The government's sizeable investments are aimed at changing the country's landscape and encouraging research and development (R&D) to gain a competitive edge, says Finance Minister Apisak Tantivorawong.
WB urges land registry access
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 24/01/2017
» The World Bank has suggested Thai authorities allow people to access land registration information and scrap the minimum paid-up capital requirement of 25% of registered capital to create a more business-friendly environment that could lure much-needed private investment.
Uncertainties pose risk to 2017 growth
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 04/01/2017
» The economy this year is likely to improve slightly from last year but a spate of uncertainties will make 2017 a challenging year for Southeast Asia's second largest economy, Finance Minister Apisak Tantivorawong says.
FPO upbeat stimulus measures will underpin 4% growth
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 28/12/2016
» The Fiscal Policy Office (FPO) is optimistic that the economy can grow by 4% next year, underpinned by a raft of government stimulus measures.
Rocky path to recovery
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 27/12/2016
» Amid the murky global economic backdrop and the country's underperforming economy, the Prayut Chan-o-cha government is pressing on with its three-pronged stimulus strategy aimed at not only shoring up domestic demand and economic growth, but also delivering sustainable growth in the long run.
PDMO set to issue bonds
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 22/11/2016
» The Public Debt Management Office (PDMO) will issue new savings bonds worth 15 billion baht in early December amid rising interest rates, says a senior official.
Somkid speaks on weaker baht
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 19/11/2016
» Deputy Prime Minister Somkid Jatusripitak has rushed to allay jitters over the depreciation of the baht against the US dollar on anticipation that President-elect Donald Trump's inwardly-focused policies will prompt a rise in the interest rate and attract substantial capital repatriation.
State urged to go business-friendly
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 05/11/2016
» The government is urgently addressing 10 areas that need to be improved to make it easier to do business in Thailand, in a bid to make the country one of the top 30 business-friendly destinations next year.
Breaking the glass ceiling
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 22/10/2016
» While the number of women working at state agencies has grown in recent years, it is rare to find them in high-ranking roles, especially among fiscal policymakers.