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PDMO wary of Chinese rail loans
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 24/01/2019
» Thailand plans to secure funding from China to finance the high-speed railway planned from Bangkok to Nakhon Ratchasima only if an overseas loan is needed and the rate is lower than that of the Thai government's 12.5-year-tenor bond, says a senior official at Public Debt Management Office (PDMO).
FPO: 2018 GDP to fall short
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 23/01/2019
» Economic growth for Thailand was likely 4.1-4.2% last year, short of the Finance Ministry's target of 4.5% because of lower than expected exports, says the head of the Fiscal Policy Office (FPO).
Finance minister airs 2019 concerns
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 03/01/2019
» Finance Minister Apisak Tantivorawong sees interest rate hikes, capital mobility and political stability after the general election as economic concerns for 2019.
FPO spots accelerated fourth-quarter growth
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 27/12/2018
» Thailand's economic growth is expected to bounce back to at least 4% in the October-to-December quarter after hitting a speed bump in the previous quarter as domestic consumption accelerates, says the Fiscal Policy Office (FPO).
Apisak expects slower Thai growth in 2019
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 13/12/2018
» The Thai economy in 2019 will slow down from this year, with the US-Sino trade rift a drag, but growth of 4% is still possible, says Finance Minister Apisak Tantivorawong.
GSB reveals 4-6% goal for loan growth
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 10/12/2018
» The state-owned Government Savings Bank (GSB) aims for lending growth in the range of 4-6% next year, focusing on small and medium-sized enterprise (SME) loans.
Laos's EDL-Gen plans baht bonds
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 01/12/2018
» A Laos-based firm intends to raise funds by issuing baht-denominated bonds for the Nam Ngum 2 hydroelectric power plant, says Finance Minister Apisak Tantivorawong.
FPO points to export gain despite US-China impasse
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 29/11/2018
» The Sino-US trade row has had at least some positive impact on Thai exports, with a 10-month gain of US$150 million (4.95 billion baht), says the Fiscal Policy Office (FPO).
Somkid promotes startup trading board
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 17/11/2018
» A trading board for startup shares is expected to be established in a few years to support Thailand's path to becoming a startup nation, says Deputy Prime Minister Somkid Jatusripitak.
Treasury Department moves to raise commercial rent
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 14/11/2018
» The Treasury Department wants to raise the rent for land being used for commercial purposes to a 4% return on assets, up from 2-3% of ROA, to match the economic situation, the department chief says.