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Top-up tax draft heads to cabinet
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 04/06/2024
» Draft legislation to collect taxes from multinational enterprises (MNEs) to prevent the shifting of profit to subsidiaries located in countries with a lower tax base is scheduled to be presented to the cabinet for approval in the next two weeks, says Deputy Finance Minister Julapun Amornvivat.
Minister unveils effort to shrink credit blacklist
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 30/05/2024
» Finance Minister Pichai Chunhavajira has pitched shortening the duration for bad debtors to remain on the National Credit Bureau's blacklist, allowing them to access new borrowing opportunities sooner.
Call for action on real estate loans
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 28/05/2024
» The National Economic and Social Development Council (NESDC), the state planning unit, has urged financial institutions to adopt proactive policies in restructuring real estate loans following a sharp rise in the rate of non-performing loans (NPLs) for this type of credit.
GPF portfolio strategy shifts to handling risks
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 24/05/2024
» The Government Pension Fund (GPF), the second-largest fund in the country, has shifted its investment strategy this year to creating a portfolio capable of handling appropriate risks, rather than maximising profits.
Thailand begins OECD membership process
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 18/04/2024
» Thailand has developed a roadmap to become a member of the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD), a group of developed countries, aiming to elevate the country’s standards and broaden trade and investment opportunities.
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.
‘No reason’ to resist rate cut, says finance official
Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 22/03/2024
» The Bank of Thailand no longer has any reason to refrain from reducing its policy interest rate, says a senior official of the Ministry of Finance.
Clean energy holds short-term promise
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 15/03/2024
» The government is being urged to make Thailand the regional front-runner for clean energy, promoting the sector as a new economic growth engine.
Credit guarantee project benefits small firms
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 14/03/2024
» The Finance Ministry plans to propose to the cabinet a new 50-billion-baht portfolio guarantee scheme (PGS 11), which is a credit guarantee where the government sponsors the annual fee, operated by the state-owned Thai Credit Guarantee Corporation (TCG).
BAAC pledges to solidify its financial status
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 05/03/2024
» The Bank for Agriculture and Agricultural Cooperatives (BAAC) has committed to solidifying its financial status, aiming to provide continued support to farmers and cap its non-performing loans (NPLs) at 4% this year.