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Arkhom pledges stability after poll
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 16/03/2023
» The government is ready to take action, even in a caretaker position before the next administration takes power, should global volatility affect the country's economy or financial system, Finance Minister Arkhom Termpittayapaisith told reporters.
Latest loan guarantees aimed at SMEs
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 11/03/2023
» State-owned Thai Credit Guarantee Corporation (TCG) plans to launch Portfolio Guarantee Scheme 10 (PGS10) later this month, aiming to help small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) access loan guarantees on a lower cost basis.
Thai consumption keeps increasing amid recovery
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 28/02/2023
» Private consumption improved in January, according to the Fiscal Policy Office's director-general Pornchai Thiraveja.
GSB unit unveils loan based on land pledge
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 23/12/2022
» Mee Tee Mee Ngern, a Government Savings Bank (GSB) subsidiary, aims to extend land collateral loans worth 10 billion baht next year, says chief executive Isara Wongrung.
State agencies prep new 'gifts'
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 20/12/2022
» Government agencies including the Finance Ministry are expected to propose measures to ease the cost of living for consumers and businesses, aiming to stimulate domestic consumption via "New Year's gifts", for cabinet consideration on Tuesday, says a ministry source who requested anonymity.
TCG to utilise credit scoring
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 22/08/2022
» Thai Credit Guarantee Corporation (TCG) will apply the credit scoring method to determine the guarantee service fee it will charge customers, said TCG president Sittikorn Direksoonthorn.
Easier terms eyed for loan guarantees
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 18/07/2022
» The Finance Ministry and the Bank of Thailand are considering looser terms for loan guarantees for the central bank's soft loan scheme, aiming for easier access for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), says a ministry source who requested anonymity.
TCG seeks green light for PGS10
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 13/07/2022
» The state-owned Thai Credit Guarantee Corporation (TCG) has requested the Finance Ministry endorse its plan to launch Port Guarantee Scheme 10 (PGS10), with the aim of helping small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) access its loan guarantee on a lower cost basis, said TCG president Sittikorn Direksoonthorn.
Bids invited for Tak economic zone lease
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 17/03/2022
» The Treasury Department plans to call for bids to develop a special economic zone on its land in Tak province, in line with the government's development policy, says director-general Prapas Kong-Ied.
State offers perks to increase sales
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 16/12/2021
» The government plans to require car makers in Thailand to lower their electric vehicle (EV) price tags and produce EVs here within three years for both domestic and export markets in order to obtain combined tax incentives and price subsidy support, according to Finance Minister Arkhom Termpittayapaisith.