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Srettha touts land bridge project
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 26/10/2023
» The proposed land bridge project will be the world's largest megaproject, helping to elevate the Thai economy in the medium to long term, says Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin.
Anti-graft body eyes digital handout plan
Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 12/10/2023
» The government has reiterated its assurances that its 10,000-baht digital wallet handout will follow all relevant laws, adding that scrutiny of the programme is always welcome.
State banks pause lending rates to assist customers
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 04/10/2023
» State-owned banks are freezing loan rates to help people as interest rates remain elevated.
Nation aims to be upper-income by 2027
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 03/10/2023
» The government will turn Thailand into an upper-income country within four years, says Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin.
Digital handout not covered by loans
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 09/09/2023
» The Finance Ministry will not issue an emergency loan decree to support the government's 10,000-baht digital currency handout, with funding likely to come from the state budget and borrowing from state-owned financial institutions, says Deputy Finance Minister Kritsada Chinavicharana.
The untouchable tax
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 04/09/2023
» Since the introduction of value-added tax (VAT) in Thailand in 1992, no government has dared to increase the rate because of concerns regarding the economic impact, the greater burden in terms of living expenses, and most importantly how politically unpopular such a move would appear.
Confidence slips amid household debt woes
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 31/08/2023
» The consumer confidence index dropped to 55.6 in July from 56.7 the previous month as consumers were concerned about household debt, says Fiscal Policy Office director-general Pornchai Thiraveja.
Revenue beats target for first 10 months
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 28/08/2023
» Government revenue for the first 10 months of fiscal 2023 exceeded its target by 150 billion baht, says Fiscal Policy Office director-general Pornchai Thiraveja.
Ministry preps steps to mitigate new standards
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 02/08/2023
» The Ministry of Finance is preparing to look for ways to help state-owned financial institutions which may be affected by the adoption of new financial reporting standards that are set to take effect in 2025, says permanent secretary Krisada Chinavicharana.
New rules mooted to cut welfare spending
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 31/07/2023
» The Ministry of Finance is proposing a new guideline on the allocation of the public welfare budget to reduce the burden on government expenditure, according to a Finance Ministry source who requested anonymity.