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Extra revenues could help limit fuel price rises
News, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 03/07/2022
» Chiang Mai: Any surpluses in the country's revenues could be spent to fund the kingdom's diesel subsidy initiative and keep fuel prices down, according to Finance Minister Arkhom Termpittayapaisith.
Govt calls for more investment
News, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 07/06/2022
» Finance Minister Arkhom Termpittayapaisith yesterday urged people to invest in the kingdom while the economy is on an upward trend and the Bank of Thailand (BoT) is trying to maintain a favourable policy interest rate to support growth.
Govt preps B50bn for stimulus
News, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 25/11/2019
» The Finance Ministry will on Tuesday put forward for cabinet consideration a fresh economic stimulus package to inject at least 50 billion baht into the economy in the final quarter of the year to boost full-year economic growth after a poor third quarter.
Shutdowns prompt call for aid
News, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 16/11/2019
» In the wake of a spate of business shutdowns, Finance Minister Uttama Savanayana has instructed specialised financial institutions (SFIs) to roll out assistance measures for their ailing business customers.
Somkid: Coalition to put off investors
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 14/03/2019
» Deputy Prime Minister Somkid Jatusripitak is concerned that a fractured coalition will delay the formation of the next government and dampen investor confidence.
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.
Funds urged to invest in OS to curb rising baht
News, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 19/02/2018
» More money from the Government Pension Fund (GPF) and Social Security Fund (SSF) should be invested overseas to cool down the strong baht, according to the Finance Ministry.
Three electric train auctions set for June
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 26/05/2016
» Three electric train projects worth a total of over 200 billion baht will be auctioned next month, says Deputy Prime Minister Somkid Jatusripitak.
Extra budget to avert risks to growth
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 07/01/2016
» The Budget Bureau will set an extra stimulus budget of 70-100 billion baht to fend off downside risks to the country's growth from the global economic slowdown.
NESDB: Growth likely to be at least 2%
Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 19/07/2014
» The National Economic and Social Development Board (NESDB) has forecast the Thai economy will grow by at least 2% this year now that political stability has returned.