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'Economy crying for stimulus'
Published on 16/11/2023
» The government insists the economy is in a crisis and requires a stimulus package to prevent the situation from deteriorating and a recovery harder to mount.
Economic recovery 'a priority'
News, Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 05/03/2021
» As the government nears its half-term mark, it faces an uphill battle to reach its goal of giving the country's ailing economy a shot in the arm, said government spokesman Anucha Burapachaisri.
Korn urges stronger stimulus to keep the economy afloat
News, Post Reporters, Published on 14/03/2020
» Kla Party leader Korn Chatikavanij, a former finance minister, on Friday called on the government to adopt stronger economic stimulus packages to put more cash in consumers' pockets, including retroactively lowering income tax rates for the past tax year.
'Defence' budget under attack
News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 18/10/2019
» The opposition attacked government spending plans for favouring the Defence Ministry and imposing "ineffective" economic stimulus measures, as three days of debate on the budget bill began in the House on Thursday.
Political uncertainty hurts GDP view
Business, Pathom Sangwongwanich, Published on 25/04/2019
» Domestic political uncertainty warrants a downside risk for Thailand's GDP growth outlook this year because a delay in forming the new government could curtail public investment projects and dent private investment incentives, says the World Bank.
Whiff of populism in latest schemes
Business, Published on 10/12/2018
» A tranche of seemingly populist policies has been sprouting forth from the military-led government, pointing to something much more than a bid to boost domestic demand amid a murky economic outlook.
Ministry says 5% growth possible
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 27/07/2018
» Thai GDP growth of 5% is likely this year if the global economy's performance and state spending outpace expectations, the Finance Ministry says.
BoT gloomy on growth
Business, Pathom Sangwongwanich, Published on 09/03/2016
» The Bank of Thailand is to revise its forecast for this year's economic growth due to heightening downside risks but further monetary easing is not appropriate in addressing short-term shocks, says governor Veerathai Santiprabhob.
Q2 growth of less than 3% foreseen
Business, Pathom Sangwongwanich, Published on 11/08/2015
» Second-quarter figures are expected to show the economy expanded at a weaker pace than in the first quarter, at less than 3% year-on-year.
Prayut vows to give out fiscal 'candy'
News, Published on 04/10/2014
» Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha has insisted that corruption will not be allowed to blight his planned stimulus package to boost the economy.