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Call for action on real estate loans
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 28/05/2024
» The National Economic and Social Development Council (NESDC), the state planning unit, has urged financial institutions to adopt proactive policies in restructuring real estate loans following a sharp rise in the rate of non-performing loans (NPLs) for this type of credit.
FPO urges beefing up service sector
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 23/05/2024
» Thailand needs to increase revenue from the service sector to bolster economic growth, according to an economist.
Department promotes promising stars in lacklustre year
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 18/04/2024
» The Revenue Department says there are significant challenges this year achieving tax collection targets because of the slowdown in economic activities, although it has identified five sectors that show promise.
Senator eager to improve casino plan
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 01/04/2024
» With the resurgence of interest in legalising casinos to bolster economic growth as the digital wallet and Land Bridge policies remain on hold, the government is being urged to reassess the details of a proposed casino and entertainment complex.
Official: Stay the course on EV sector
Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 25/03/2024
» Despite concern over the arrival of the Chinese electric vehicle supply chain to the domestic automotive industry, Thailand must continue to fuel the growth of its EV sector, says finance permanent secretary Lavaron Sangsnit.
‘No reason’ to resist rate cut, says finance official
Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 22/03/2024
» The Bank of Thailand no longer has any reason to refrain from reducing its policy interest rate, says a senior official of the Ministry of Finance.
Clean energy holds short-term promise
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 15/03/2024
» The government is being urged to make Thailand the regional front-runner for clean energy, promoting the sector as a new economic growth engine.
IBank finally flourishes
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 02/03/2024
» Over the past two decades, the Islamic Bank of Thailand (IBank) has faced numerous challenges in becoming the sole financial institution in the country to provide sharia-compliant financial services in accordance with Islamic principles, says president Thaweelap Rittapirom.
Tapping a vast market
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 12/02/2024
» The restoration of diplomatic relations between Thailand and Saudi Arabia in 2022 following a 30-year break has created new opportunities for Thailand to tap into demand for its halal products in Middle Eastern markets.
Finance Ministry urges aid for ailing property sector
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 09/02/2024
» The Finance Ministry recommends the government implement measures to improve the property sector and stimulate the economy, says Deputy Minister of Finance Krisada Chinavicharana.