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Baht all safe and sound
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 24/04/2023
» While the recent banking debacle in the US and Europe sparked fears about a contagion spreading worldwide, the head of Thailand's Deposit Protection Agency (DPA) said since the agency's establishment in 2008, Thailand has never been close to requiring action to protect deposits.
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.
Levy on share sales at risk from Fetco opposition
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 03/03/2023
» The imposition of the financial transaction tax on share sales by individual investors might be delayed because of opposition from the Federation of Thai Capital Market Organizations (Fetco), says Finance Minister Arkhom Termpittayapaisith.
Land and building tax discount in effect for 2022
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 04/04/2022
» The land and building tax is still offering a payment discount this year according to the law passed to ease the burden on landowners, says Finance Minister Arkhom Termpittayapaisith.
Ministry rejigs mid-term fiscal plan
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 04/06/2021
» The Finance Ministry is set to adjust its mid-term fiscal plan following the government's implementation of the 500-billion-baht borrowing decree, said a ministry source who requested anonymity.
THAI debt rehab plan 'needs review'
News, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 10/02/2021
» Thai Airways International's (THAI) debt rehabilitation plan needs a further review of critical points including the airline's ability to pay off its debts, according to Deputy Prime Minister Supattanapong Punmeechaow.
THAI's debt rehab plan 'needs further review'
Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 09/02/2021
» Thai Airways International's (THAI) debt rehabilitation plan needs a further review of critical points including the airline's ability to pay off its debts, according to Deputy Prime Minister Supattanapong Punmeechaow.
Deposit ratio of GSB not expected to decrease
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 31/10/2020
» The deposit ratio outlook for the Government Savings Bank (GSB) is not expected to decline as the bank offers higher deposit interest rates than large commercial banks.
Protests won't hurt stimulus schemes, says finance chief
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 20/10/2020
» Ongoing anti-government protests are unlikely to affect the government's spending stimulus measures, says the Finance Ministry.
New finance minister ready to seek remedies
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 13/08/2020
» Newly appointed Finance Minister Predee Daochai is set to meet with the ministry's officials this week to discuss the economy and upcoming remedy measures.